Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B93 · Solihull
43
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dorridge has less crime — 43 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Dorridge in February 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 43, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dorridge sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Public order (6), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20) and Vehicle crime (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dorridge recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 43 vs 142 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Dorridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dorridge saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Dorridge recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 142).