Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY13 · Worcestershire
91
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 91 incidents in April 2026.
Stourport-on-Severn recorded notably higher crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 91 vs 43 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while Stourport-on-Severn has more Shoplifting (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 Stourport-on-Severn — 43 vs 91 incidents. That is 53% 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 Stourport-on-Severn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 91).