Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 8 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 8, a 15.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 8 vs 125 incidents. That is 94% 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 Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Dudley had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 125).