Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B62 · Dudley
146
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 146 incidents compared to 37, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Shoplifting (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 37 vs 146 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Wigginton 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 Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 146).