Ludlow Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Ludlow's crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with property crimes outnumbering violent incidents by a significant margin. The top three crime types accounted for 65% of all reported incidents: violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 23.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (16 cases, 21.9%), and shoplifting (14 cases, 19.2%). This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a pattern influenced by both environmental and temporal factors. For instance, the surge in shoplifting—106% above the UK average—may partly explain the property crime dominance, with Black Friday shopping spiking demand for retail theft. Similarly, anti-social behaviour, 42% above the UK average, could reflect the impact of extended evenings and reduced visibility during November’s shorter days. The relatively low rate of violent crime—38% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences—contrasts with the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which reached 12 cases (16.4% of total) compared to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Bonfire Night, held in late November, may have contributed to this spike, as fireworks-related incidents often lead to property damage. The seasonal context of November—dark evenings, holiday shopping, and community events—likely interacts with Ludlow’s built-up area characteristics, where commercial zones and residential areas intersect. While the town’s lower overall crime rate suggests effective policing or community engagement strategies, the pronounced property crime focus highlights areas for targeted intervention, particularly in retail and public spaces.

November 2025 saw stark shifts in Ludlow’s crime profile, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% compared to the previous month, jumping from three to 12 cases. This spike, consistent with Bonfire Night activities, underscores the seasonal volatility of property-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a persistent issue, with 14 cases recorded—106% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This figure highlights the ongoing challenge of retail theft in Ludlow, likely exacerbated by the timing of Black Friday sales. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 66.7%, from three to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic theft during the month. The contrast between property and violent crime is striking: while property crimes dominated (32 cases), violent crimes fell slightly by 5.6%, from 18 to 17. This decline, though modest, may reflect the effectiveness of local policing efforts or the natural seasonal dip in violent incidents during colder months. Anti-social behaviour—16 cases, 42% above the UK average—emerged as a significant concern, potentially linked to increased social interactions in public spaces during November’s darker evenings. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson serves as a clear indicator of the need for community vigilance around events like Bonfire Night, where firework-related incidents often escalate.

Ludlow’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 23.6% from the previous month’s 5.5 per 1,000 to 6.8 per 1,000, indicating a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents in Ludlow’s built-up area. When scaled to the population of 10,736 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 147 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than some urban counterparts, still signals areas for improvement. The previous month’s rate, 5.5 per 1,000, was 7.3% below the November figure, suggesting that factors such as seasonal events and retail activity may have played a role in the increase. Ludlow’s position relative to the UK average remains slightly favourable, but the sharp rise in property crimes—particularly shoplifting and criminal damage—highlights a divergence from broader national trends. For instance, while the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, Ludlow recorded 1.3 per 1,000, indicating a localized challenge that may require tailored policing strategies. The contrast between Ludlow’s relatively low violent crime rate (17 cases, 38% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences) and its elevated anti-social behaviour incidents (42% above the UK average) further illustrates the unique nature of the area’s crime profile, shaped by its compact urban environment and seasonal rhythms.