Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
210
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY2 · Shropshire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 134 vs 210 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 — 210 vs 134 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (21) and Burglary (15), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and 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 210 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 210).