Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
240
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 240 incidents in April 2026.
Solihull recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 240 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (60) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Solihull — 149 vs 240 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 240).