Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 4, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while New Quay has more Public order (2). 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 4 vs 43 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while New Quay had more Public order. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 43).