Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 7, a 41.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36) and Criminal damage & arson (34), 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 288 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 Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 288).