Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 23, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (21). 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, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 23 vs 143 incidents. That is 84% 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 while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 143).