Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 37, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 37 vs 149 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 Criminal damage & arson while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 149).