Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B75 · Birmingham
75
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hopton has less crime — 50 vs 75 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Hopton in February 2026 — 75 vs 50 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (9) and Criminal damage & arson (5), while Hopton has more Other theft (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 50 vs 75 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Hopton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 75).