Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST14 · Staffordshire
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Uttoxeter has less crime — 69 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Uttoxeter in April 2026 — 146 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Uttoxeter has more Anti-social behaviour (15) and Public order (11). 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, Uttoxeter recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 69 vs 146 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Uttoxeter is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Uttoxeter had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Uttoxeter recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 146).