Crime in Ludlow South: statistics, rates and trends
227 crimes were recorded in Ludlow South in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ludlow South at a glance
- Crime trends in Ludlow South
- Types of crime in Ludlow South
- Ludlow South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ludlow South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ludlow South
- Demographics of Ludlow South
- Questions about crime in Ludlow South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (91), anti-social behaviour (32) and shoplifting (24) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ludlow South | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 227 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,875 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ludlow South of any year here (227 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 227 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 266 | 54.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 276 | 56.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 285 | 58.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 237 | 48.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 300 | 61.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 282 | 57.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 250 | 51.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 286 | 58.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 18.7 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ludlow South; the highest is Ludlow North (105.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ludlow South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow East | 294 | 76.4 | +64% |
| Ludlow North | 388 | 105.8 | +127% |
| Clee | 156 | 33.9 | -27% |
| Corvedale | 90 | 25.3 | -46% |
| Craven Arms | 249 | 58.2 | +25% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 129 | 36.7 | -21% |
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -48% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -45% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Ludlow South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Duncow Road” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Duncow Road | 26 |
| On or near Steventon Road | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Foldgate View | 20 |
| On or near Downs Drive | 13 |
| On or near Ferney Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Rocks Green | 9 |
| On or near Morgan Close | 8 |
| On or near Steventon Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Vashon Close | 7 |
Of the 195 crimes in Ludlow South with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
Ludlow South has an estimated population of 4,875 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ludlow South average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ludlow South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ludlow South a safe place to live?
Ludlow South recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,170th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ludlow South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Ludlow South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ludlow South was down 15% on the year before: 227 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 266 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ludlow South?
About 4,875 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ludlow South?
Ludlow South 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.