Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 8, a 19.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Dudley has more Shoplifting (24) and 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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 8 vs 159 incidents. That is 95% 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 Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 159).