Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
288
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 288 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 288 incidents compared to 43, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Ludlow has more Other theft (6). 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 April 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 43 vs 288 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Ludlow 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 Ludlow had more Other theft. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 288).