Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY2 · Shropshire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 134 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 — 287 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 134 vs 287 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 287).