Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 8 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 8, a 26.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (21). Church Stretton is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Church Stretton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 8 vs 210 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 210).