Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
120
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
329
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 120 vs 329 incidents in February 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 329 incidents compared to 120, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (55) and Public order (42). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hurst Green recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 120 vs 329 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 329).