Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 8, a 41.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Dudley has more Criminal damage & arson (41) and Shoplifting (35). 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 April 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 8 vs 333 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Dudley had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 333).