Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 5, a 57.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 5 vs 288 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 288).