Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
West Bromwich has less crime — 135 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green and West Bromwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 146 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14). 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, West Bromwich recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 135 vs 146 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, West Bromwich recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 146).