Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 244 vs 142 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9), while Kidderminster has more Anti-social behaviour (42). 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 Kidderminster — 142 vs 244 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Kidderminster had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 244).