Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 262 vs 149 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while West Bromwich has more Shoplifting (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 West Bromwich — 149 vs 262 incidents. That is 43% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 262).