Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 30 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in February 2026 — 210 incidents compared to 30, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oswestry is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 30 vs 210 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 210).