Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
96
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 96 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 96 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (14), while Ludlow has more Criminal damage & arson (6). 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, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 43 vs 96 incidents. That is 55% 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 Vehicle crime while Ludlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 96).