Crime in Ludlow North: statistics, rates and trends

384 crimes were recorded in Ludlow North in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (29% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ludlow North has the 1,132nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ludlow North was highest in the year to July 2024 (517 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (384). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ludlow North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in other theft (+48%). The largest falls were in public order (-53%) and violence and sexual offences (-31%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ludlow North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ludlow North recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ludlow North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ludlow North recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 21.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ludlow North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ludlow North recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ludlow North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ludlow North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ludlow North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ludlow North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ludlow North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ludlow North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ludlow North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ludlow North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ludlow North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ludlow North recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ludlow North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ludlow North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ludlow North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ludlow North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 700% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ludlow North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ludlow North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ludlow North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ludlow North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ludlow North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ludlow North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ludlow North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ludlow North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Ludlow North has an estimated population of 3,669. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ludlow North sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ludlow North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.