Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST1 · Stoke-on-Trent
554
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hurst Green has less crime — 142 vs 554 incidents in February 2026.
Stoke-on-Trent recorded substantially more crime than Hurst Green in February 2026 — 554 incidents compared to 142, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Stoke-on-Trent has more Anti-social behaviour (136). 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 Stoke-on-Trent — 142 vs 554 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Stoke-on-Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stoke-on-Trent had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hurst Green recorded fewer total crimes (142 vs 554).