Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 12, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Llanidloes has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Dudley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Llanidloes is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 12 vs 288 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Llanidloes had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 288).