Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 43, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Shrewsbury has more Shoplifting (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 43 vs 141 incidents. That is 70% 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 Shrewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 141).