Ludlow Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ludlow's crime rate for July 2025 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Shropshire, known for its historic market town character and summer tourism, saw a distinct pattern in crime distribution. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.8%) and criminal damage and arson (12.5%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festival activity—likely contributes to these patterns. While the overall rate remains slightly elevated nationally, the breakdown reveals a mix of localised issues and broader trends. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, sit 2% above the UK average, suggesting potential challenges in managing public safety during high-traffic periods. Anti-social behaviour, which is 16% above the UK average, may reflect the pressures of transient populations and increased social activity. Conversely, shoplifting and theft from the person are below national levels, with shoplifting at 2.1% of the UK average, potentially linked to the area's retail focus and community engagement efforts. The data illustrates a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics, with Ludlow's crime profile mirroring both the opportunities and vulnerabilities of a small town experiencing summer tourism.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in other theft (+700%) and bicycle theft (+300%) compared to the previous month, reflecting heightened activity during the summer season. This surge may be tied to the influx of tourists and the increased use of personal transport in the area. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 84.6%, a stark contrast to previous months, possibly due to enhanced retail security measures or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson remain significantly above UK averages, with the latter 80% higher than the national rate. This disparity could be attributed to Ludlow's historic architecture and the challenges of managing public disorder during festivals. Drugs-related crime is 29% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or lower prevalence in this area. For residents, the 84.6% decline in shoplifting offers a tangible sign of improved retail safety, though the sharp rise in other thefts underscores the need for vigilance with personal belongings during peak tourist periods.

Ludlow's crime rate in July 2025 fell by 8.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.8 per 1,000 to 8.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern of reduced crime during summer. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low density of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to Ludlow's population of 10,736, this rate suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. The comparison to the UK average underscores both the localised nature of certain crime types—such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—and the effectiveness of community-focused policing in mitigating others, like theft from the person. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, serves as a reminder that crime remains a present concern, even in a small town with a strong sense of community.