Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 96 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in April 2026 (141 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 96 vs 141 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Dudley 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 Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 141).