Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 96 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 45 vs 96 incidents. That is 53% 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 Vehicle crime and Other theft while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 96).