Coventry vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV3 · Coventry

271

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences105
  • Criminal damage & arson47
  • Shoplifting25

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 271 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 271 vs 146 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Coventry records significantly more (105 vs 54 incidents). 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 271 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Coventry is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Coventry recorded 105 incidents of this type vs 54 in Hurst Green. Overall, Hurst Green had fewer total crimes (146 vs 271).

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