Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 12, a 8.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 12 vs 107 incidents. That is 89% 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 Shoplifting and Burglary. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 107).