Dudley vs Oswestry Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY9 · Dudley

32

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Burglary5
  • Public order5

Oswestry Rural

SY10 · Shropshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 32 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in April 2026 — 32 incidents compared to 1, a 32.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Oswestry Rural safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 1 vs 32 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Oswestry Rural?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dudley recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 1 in Oswestry Rural. Overall, Oswestry Rural had fewer total crimes (1 vs 32).

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