Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 5, a 31.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Dudley has more Public order (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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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.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Public order. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 159).