Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 45, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Oswestry is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 45 vs 330 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 330).