Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 18 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 18, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (11), while Ellesmere has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 18 vs 153 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary while Ellesmere had more Other theft. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 153).