Hopton vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hopton

ST18 · Staffordshire

59

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

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

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

25

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Upper Arley has less crime — 25 vs 59 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Hopton recorded notably higher crime than Upper Arley in March 2026 — 59 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hopton or Upper Arley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Hopton — 25 vs 59 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hopton and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Hopton saw higher rates of Other theft while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 59).

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