Dudley vs Lydham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Dudley

DY3 · Dudley

159

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting23
  • Vehicle crime19

Lydham

SY9 · Shropshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Shoplifting1

Lydham has less crime — 5 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 5, a 31.8x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Dudley records significantly more (53 vs 4 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dudley or Lydham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 5 vs 159 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Dudley and Lydham?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Dudley recorded 53 incidents of this type vs 4 in Lydham. Overall, Lydham had fewer total crimes (5 vs 159).

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