Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
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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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.
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).