Dudley vs Hopton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY1 · Dudley

366

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences147
  • Shoplifting45
  • Other theft30

Hopton

ST18 · Staffordshire

59

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences26
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Other theft5

Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Hopton in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 59, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45), while Hopton has more Anti-social behaviour (11). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Hopton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Hopton safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 59 vs 366 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Hopton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Hopton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 366).

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