Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 45, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 45 vs 159 incidents. That is 72% 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 Shoplifting and Public order while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 159).