Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
287
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 48 vs 287 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in February 2026 — 287 incidents compared to 48, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (25), while Ludlow has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ludlow is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 48 vs 287 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Ludlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ludlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 287).