Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull saw somewhat more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 (196 vs 142 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Solihull has more Anti-social behaviour (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 142 vs 196 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Solihull is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Solihull had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 196).