Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
279
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 279 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 279 incidents compared to 43, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37) and Public order (28), while Ludlow has more Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (6). Kidderminster sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ludlow is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 43 vs 279 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Ludlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster 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 279).