Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 13, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (21). 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 Shrewsbury — 13 vs 96 incidents. That is 86% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 96).