Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST11 · Staffordshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Forsbrook has less crime — 51 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Forsbrook in April 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 51, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Forsbrook sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (6) and Burglary (5), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Forsbrook recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 51 vs 149 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Forsbrook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Forsbrook saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Burglary while Hurst Green had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Forsbrook recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 149).