Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 13, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while Lydham has more Other theft (3). 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 Ludlow — 13 vs 48 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Lydham had more Other theft. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 48).