Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Dudley has less crime — 23 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ludlow recorded notably higher crime than Dudley in February 2026 — 48 vs 23 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Ludlow has more Anti-social behaviour (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dudley recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 23 vs 48 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Dudley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ludlow had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Dudley recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 48).