Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 146 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (19), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 — 146 vs 159 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 159).