Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY21 · Powys
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Castle Caereinion has less crime — 1 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Castle Caereinion in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 1, a 45.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Caereinion sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Violence & sexual offences (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Castle Caereinion recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 1 vs 45 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Castle Caereinion is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Caereinion saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Castle Caereinion recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 45).