Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B97 · Worcestershire
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Redditch recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 241 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (10), while Redditch has more Anti-social behaviour (32). 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 Redditch — 120 vs 241 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Redditch is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Redditch had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 241).