Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY9 · Dudley
23
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 23 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 23 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3), while Lydham has more Other theft (3). 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, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 13 vs 23 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Lydham 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 Lydham had more Other theft. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 23).