Hurst Green vs Kenilworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Kenilworth

CV8 · Warwickshire

31

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Kenilworth has less crime — 31 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Kenilworth in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 31, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Kenilworth has more Vehicle crime (9) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hurst Green or Kenilworth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kenilworth recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 31 vs 146 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Kenilworth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kenilworth had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Kenilworth recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 146).

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