Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 23, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20). 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 — 23 vs 142 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 142).