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Crime in Ludlow

Ludlow had 249 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 93 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

SY8, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ludlow

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93crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common84 in 3 months

Month by month

59 Mar 68 Apr 68 May 73 Jun 79 Jul 97 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ludlow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8434%
anti-social behaviour5020%
shoplifting3012%
criminal damage229%
public order156%
burglary104%
theft104%
drugs104%

Ludlow against Shropshire

TypeLudlow per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence31.424.20%
Burglary3.71.7–
Vehicle crime2.21.1–
Anti-social behaviour18.79.3▲ 317%
Theft and robbery5.64.3▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ludlow93▲ 28%
Rocks Green65.8▲ 25%
Sheet57.6▲ 74%
See every Shropshire area ranked on the crime in Shropshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ludlow a safe area?

Ludlow had about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ludlow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (84), followed by anti-social behaviour (50) and shoplifting (30).