Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
333
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 333 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 7, a 47.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (41) and Shoplifting (35), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whitchurch Rural is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 333 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 333).