Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CV2 · Coventry
261
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 261 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).