Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
229
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 229 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 229 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (18), while Hurst Green has more 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, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 142 vs 229 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hurst Green had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 229).