Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 7, a 22.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 159 incidents. That is 96% 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 Vehicle crime while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 159).