Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B65 · Sandwell
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 146 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 288 vs 146 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (19). 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 West Bromwich — 146 vs 288 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (146 vs 288).