Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 1, a 48.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (24) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while Montgomery has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 1 vs 48 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Montgomery had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 48).