Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST17 · Staffordshire
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green saw somewhat more crime than Stafford in April 2026 (149 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Stafford has more Anti-social behaviour (19). 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, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 129 vs 149 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Stafford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stafford recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 149).