Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 4, a 31.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (1). 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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 4 vs 125 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 125).