Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidderminster has less crime — 118 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green saw somewhat more crime than Kidderminster in April 2026 (146 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while Kidderminster has more Vehicle crime (29). 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, Kidderminster recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 118 vs 146 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Kidderminster had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Kidderminster recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 146).