Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 288 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Hurst Green has more Vehicle crime (14). 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 Dudley — 149 vs 288 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hurst Green had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 288).