Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
32
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 5 vs 32 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in April 2026 — 32 incidents compared to 5, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (5) and Public order (5), while Lydham has more Shoplifting (1). 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, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 5 vs 32 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Burglary and Public order while Lydham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 32).