Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY9 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 5 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Lydham in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 5, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Lydham has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 5 vs 43 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Lydham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 43).