Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B62 · Dudley
116
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 116 incidents in March 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Hopton in March 2026 — 116 vs 59 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (13) and Vehicle crime (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 59 vs 116 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hopton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 116).