Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY9 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY4 · Shropshire
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Myddle has less crime — 3 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.
Lydham recorded notably higher crime than Myddle in April 2026 — 5 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (4) and Shoplifting (1), while Myddle has more Burglary (3). 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, Myddle recorded fewer crimes than Lydham — 3 vs 5 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Myddle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lydham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Myddle had more Burglary. Overall, Myddle recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 5).