Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 7, a 6.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Other theft (6) and Criminal damage & arson (6), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). 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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 7 vs 43 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 43).