Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 70 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in April 2026 — 159 vs 70 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Shrewsbury has more 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 70 vs 159 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 159).