Crime in Ludlow North: statistics, rates and trends
388 crimes were recorded in Ludlow North in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ludlow North at a glance
- Crime trends in Ludlow North
- Types of crime in Ludlow North
- Ludlow North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ludlow North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ludlow North
- Demographics of Ludlow North
- Questions about crime in Ludlow North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ludlow North | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 388 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.8 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,669 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ludlow North of any year here (388 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 388 | 105.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 444 | 121.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 496 | 135.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 433 | 118.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 426 | 116.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 510 | 139.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 446 | 121.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 499 | 136.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 514 | 140.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ludlow North recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (52% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (47% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 36 to 47, while violence and sexual offences fell from 162 to 113.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 30.8 | 34.2 | -30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 22.6 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 14.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 12.8 | 8.5 | +31% |
| Other theft | 24 | 6.5 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Burglary | 18 | 4.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 3.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ludlow North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ludlow North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow East | 294 | 76.4 | -28% |
| Ludlow South | 227 | 46.6 | -56% |
| Clee | 156 | 33.9 | -68% |
| Corvedale | 90 | 25.3 | -76% |
| Craven Arms | 249 | 58.2 | -45% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 129 | 36.7 | -65% |
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -77% |
| Clun | 128 | 27.2 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Ludlow North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bull Ring” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bull Ring | 30 |
| On or near Tower Street | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Castle Street | 20 |
| On or near Corve Street | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Church Street | 15 |
| On or near Castle Square | 14 |
| On or near Dinham | 13 |
| On or near Harp Lane | 12 |
Of the 305 crimes in Ludlow North with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Ludlow North has an estimated population of 3,669 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (42%, against 19%), more retired residents (43%, against 22%) and fewer students (2.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ludlow North average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ludlow North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 43.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ludlow North a safe place to live?
Ludlow North recorded 105.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,105th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Ludlow North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Ludlow North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ludlow North was down 13% on the year before: 388 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 444 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ludlow North?
About 3,669 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 42% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ludlow North?
Ludlow North is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.