Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 5 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Cleobury Mortimer recorded notably higher crime than Lydham in April 2026 — 8 vs 5 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Lydham has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Cleobury Mortimer — 5 vs 8 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Lydham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 8).