Longden vs Lydham — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Longden

SY5 · Shropshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Lydham

SY9 · Shropshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Other theft3
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Longden has less crime — 2 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Longden or Lydham safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Longden and Lydham?

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.

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