Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B70 · Sandwell
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 149 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 149, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while West Bromwich has more Other theft (37). 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 451 incidents. That is 67% 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 Vehicle crime while West Bromwich had more Other theft. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (149 vs 451).