Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 279 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Kidderminster has more Public order (28). 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 146 vs 279 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Kidderminster had more Public order. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 279).