Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 70 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Shrewsbury has more Public order (7). 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 Shrewsbury — 43 vs 70 incidents. That is 39% 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 Public order. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 70).