Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Hopton in March 2026 — 274 incidents compared to 59, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Criminal damage & arson (26), while Hopton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5). 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 274 incidents. That is 78% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Hopton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 274).