Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B98 · Worcestershire
162
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 162 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 (162 vs 120 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 120 vs 162 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 162).