Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 21, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Ellesmere has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 21 vs 96 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Ellesmere had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 96).