Lydham vs Myddle — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Lydham

SY9 · Shropshire

13

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Criminal damage & arson7
  • Other theft3
  • Violence & sexual offences2

Myddle

SY4 · Shropshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Weapons possession1

Myddle has less crime — 2 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Lydham recorded substantially more crime than Myddle in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 2, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (3), while Myddle has more Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lydham or Myddle safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Myddle recorded fewer crimes than Lydham — 2 vs 13 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Myddle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Lydham and Myddle?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lydham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Myddle had more Weapons possession. Overall, Myddle recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 13).

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