Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow and Oswestry recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 43 and 45 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 43 vs 45 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Ludlow 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 Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 45).