Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 30 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 30, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). 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, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 30 vs 125 incidents. That is 76% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 125).