Coventry vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Coventry

CV6 · Coventry

382

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences140
  • Shoplifting54
  • Vehicle crime49

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

142

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Shoplifting20
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 382 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Coventry recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 382 incidents compared to 142, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Coventry sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (49), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 February 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Coventry — 142 vs 382 incidents. That is 63% 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 February 2026, Coventry saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 382).

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