Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 48 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in February 2026 — 96 vs 48 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Shrewsbury has more Other theft (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 48 vs 96 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ludlow is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shrewsbury had more Other theft. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 96).