Cheadle vs Hurst Green — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cheadle

ST10 · Staffordshire

57

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Other theft6
  • Anti-social behaviour6

Hurst Green

B62 · Dudley

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Shoplifting26
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 57, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Anti-social behaviour (6), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheadle or Hurst Green safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 57 vs 146 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cheadle and Hurst Green?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 146).

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