Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Hurst Green recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 153 and 142 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), 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 153 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Hurst Green had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 153).