Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
153
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 153 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in February 2026 — 153 incidents compared to 12, a 12.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Llanidloes has more Public order (2). 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, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 12 vs 153 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Llanidloes had more Public order. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 153).