Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST18 · Staffordshire
50
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B71 · Sandwell
265
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hopton has less crime — 50 vs 265 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Hopton in February 2026 — 265 incidents compared to 50, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (31) and Criminal damage & arson (21). 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 February 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 50 vs 265 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hopton saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (50 vs 265).