Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B63 · Dudley
142
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 142 incidents in February 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 142 incidents compared to 12, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2) and Weapons possession (1), while Hurst Green has more Shoplifting (20) and Vehicle crime (9). 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 Hurst Green — 12 vs 142 incidents. That is 92% 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 Hurst Green had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 142).