Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B77 · Staffordshire
222
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 222 incidents in April 2026.
Tamworth recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 222 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Tamworth has more Anti-social behaviour (41) and Public order (21). 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 Tamworth — 146 vs 222 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Tamworth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Tamworth had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 222).