Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
30
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 30 vs 59 incidents in March 2026.
Hopton recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in March 2026 — 59 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Hopton has more Other theft (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Hopton — 30 vs 59 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Hopton had more Other theft. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 59).