Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ludlow has less crime — 43 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Ludlow in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 43, a 8.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). Ludlow is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Ludlow the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ludlow recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 43 vs 360 incidents. That is 88% 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 West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ludlow recorded fewer total crimes (43 vs 360).