Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY7 · Staffordshire
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 9, a 16.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Kinver has more Other theft (1) and Public order (1). 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, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 9 vs 146 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Kinver had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 146).