Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 130 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 (159 vs 130 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 130 vs 159 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Public order while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 159).