Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 94 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 142 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20) and Vehicle crime (9). 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, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 94 vs 142 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 142).