Ludlow Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Ludlow, violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 30.5% of all reported incidents in October 2025. With a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents—28.6% below the UK average—the area maintains a safer position compared to national trends. This disparity is particularly evident in violent crime, where the rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 36% lower than the UK average, and in anti-social behaviour, which sits 13% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of October, marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced patterns, though the overall crime rate remains consistent with Ludlow's historical position as a relatively low-crime built-up area. Property crimes. of total incidents, are largely offset by strong performance in categories like criminal damage and arson, which are 46% below the UK average. The area's character—defined by its compact built-up core and proximity to rural Shropshire—likely contributes to the balance between retail-related property crimes and lower rates of violent incidents compared to larger urban centres. This combination of factors, along with the absence of major transport hubs or student populations, may explain why Ludlow's crime profile remains distinct from both national averages and other Shropshire towns with higher population densities.

The most striking change in October was the 400% increase in robbery, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a shift that likely reflects heightened activity during Halloween or increased pedestrian traffic in retail areas. Shoplifting, though still below the UK average, saw a 27% increase compared to national figures, a discrepancy that may partly explain the rise in property crimes as a whole. Anti-social behaviour, which contributes 20.3% of total crimes, remained 13% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or community cohesion may be mitigating such incidents. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 62.5% from September, due to seasonal factors or targeted enforcement around the start of the month. Residents may find the 28.6% gap between Ludlow's crime rate and the UK average reassuring, though the sharp rise in robbery highlights the need for vigilance during high-traffic periods.

Ludlow's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 18.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.7 to 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader pattern of fluctuation seen in smaller communities where seasonal shifts can amplify local trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while low, underscores the intermittent nature of criminal activity in a built-up area with a population of 10,736. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, a metric that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, yet the upward movement from September suggests that factors such as increased foot traffic during Halloween or darker evenings may have temporarily influenced crime patterns. The contrast between Ludlow's relatively low crime rate and its month-on-month increase highlights the sensitivity of smaller communities to transient external pressures, even as they maintain a safer profile overall.