Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 12, a 23.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (27) and Shoplifting (25). Cleobury Mortimer is below the national average while Dudley is above, making Cleobury Mortimer the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 12 vs 287 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Weapons possession while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 287).