Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY2 · Shropshire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 134 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Shrewsbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 153 and 134 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27) and Burglary (11), 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.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 134 vs 153 incidents. That is 12% 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 153).