Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B47 · Worcestershire
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wythall has less crime — 35 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Wythall in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 35, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wythall has more Vehicle crime (7). 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, Wythall recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 35 vs 146 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Wythall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wythall had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wythall recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 146).