Dudley vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY5 · Dudley

330

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting68
  • Criminal damage & arson28

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 330 vs 146 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (127 vs 54 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Hurst Green safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 146 vs 330 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Hurst Green?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dudley recorded 127 incidents of this type vs 54 in Hurst Green. Overall, Hurst Green had fewer total crimes (146 vs 330).

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