Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere saw somewhat more crime than Lydham in February 2026 (18 vs 13 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Lydham has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 13 vs 18 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Lydham had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 18).