Crime in Ludlow South: statistics, rates and trends

228 crimes were recorded in Ludlow South in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ludlow South has the 3,158th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ludlow South was highest in the year to July 2021 (299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (228). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 South 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. The largest falls were in other theft (-46%) and public order (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ludlow South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ludlow South recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ludlow South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ludlow South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ludlow South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ludlow South recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ludlow South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ludlow South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ludlow South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ludlow South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ludlow South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ludlow South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ludlow South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ludlow South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ludlow South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ludlow South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ludlow South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ludlow South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ludlow South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ludlow South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ludlow South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ludlow South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ludlow South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ludlow South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ludlow South 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 South has an estimated population of 4,875. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ludlow South sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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