Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 125 and 142 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Hurst Green has more 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 125 vs 142 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hurst Green had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 142).