Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Oswestry saw somewhat more crime than Dudley in February 2026 (30 vs 23 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 23 vs 30 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 30).