Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST18 · Staffordshire
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hopton has less crime — 60 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded notably higher crime than Hopton in April 2026 — 129 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Burglary (4), while Stafford has more Criminal damage & arson (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 60 vs 129 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hopton saw higher rates of Burglary while Stafford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 129).