Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
B66 · Sandwell
458
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 458 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 458 incidents compared to 120, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (31). 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 West Bromwich — 120 vs 458 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 458).