Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY5 · Shropshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Longden has less crime — 2 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.
Lydham recorded substantially more crime than Longden in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 2, a 6.5x difference. 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, Longden recorded fewer crimes than Lydham — 2 vs 13 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Longden is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Longden's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Lydham's was Criminal damage & arson (7 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.