Kidderminster vs Ludlow — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kidderminster

DY10 · Worcestershire

105

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Criminal damage & arson16
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Ludlow

SY8 · Shropshire

48

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences24
  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Criminal damage & arson6

Ludlow has less crime — 48 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in February 2026 — 105 vs 48 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kidderminster or Ludlow safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 48 vs 105 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Ludlow is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kidderminster and Ludlow?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Kidderminster recorded 36 incidents of this type vs 24 in Ludlow. Overall, Ludlow had fewer total crimes (48 vs 105).

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