Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
93
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stafford has less crime — 93 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded notably higher crime than Stafford in February 2026 — 142 vs 93 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (8). 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 93 vs 142 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Stafford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (93 vs 142).