Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY2 · Shropshire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 107 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (134 vs 107 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (26) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 107 vs 134 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Burglary while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (107 vs 134).