Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 7, a 13.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14) and Other theft (12), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 7 vs 96 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 96).