Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
B64 · Sandwell
238
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 238 incidents in March 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hopton in March 2026 — 238 incidents compared to 59, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while West Bromwich has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Hopton is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Hopton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 59 vs 238 incidents. That is 75% 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 while West Bromwich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 238).