Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 5, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (1), while Dudley has more Other theft (12). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 5 vs 96 incidents. That is 95% 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 Shoplifting while Dudley had more Other theft. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 96).