Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY1 · Shropshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 125 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (144 vs 125 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (21). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 125 vs 144 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (125 vs 144).