Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 48 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in February 2026 — 107 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (16) and Burglary (10), while Ludlow has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 48 vs 107 incidents. That is 55% 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 and Burglary while Ludlow had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 107).