Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 6, a 7.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Newport has more Anti-social behaviour (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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 6 vs 43 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Newport 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 while Newport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 43).