Church Stretton vs Dudley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Church Stretton

SY6 · Shropshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Shoplifting1
  • Vehicle crime1

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting23
  • Vehicle crime19

Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 5, a 31.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (53 vs 2 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church Stretton or Dudley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 5 vs 159 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Church Stretton and Dudley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Church Stretton recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 53 in Dudley. Overall, Church Stretton had fewer total crimes (5 vs 159).

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