Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 13, a 10.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 13 vs 134 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lydham saw higher rates of Other theft while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 134).