Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY8 · Dudley
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 43, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (21), while Ludlow has more Other theft (6) 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 April 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 43 vs 159 incidents. That is 73% 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 and Public order while Ludlow had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 159).