Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 48 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in February 2026 — 244 incidents compared to 48, a 5.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Ludlow has more 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 February 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 48 vs 244 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Ludlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ludlow had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 244).