Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST18 · Staffordshire
59
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Hopton has less crime — 59 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Hopton in March 2026 — 151 incidents compared to 59, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (15), while Hopton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Other theft (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 59 vs 151 incidents. That is 61% 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 Vehicle crime while Hopton had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (59 vs 151).