Dudley vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Dudley

DY8 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order21

Hurst Green

B63 · Dudley

149

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences69
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Vehicle crime14

Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 149 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Hurst Green has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14). 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 — 149 vs 159 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 159).

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