Coventry vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Coventry

CV2 · Coventry

261

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences130
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Other theft18

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 261 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Other theft (18), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coventry or Hurst Green safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 146 vs 261 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Coventry and Hurst Green?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Other theft while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 261).

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