Church Stretton vs Oswestry Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Church Stretton

SY6 · Shropshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Shoplifting1
  • Vehicle crime1

Oswestry Rural

SY10 · Shropshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 5 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Church Stretton recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in April 2026 — 5 incidents compared to 1, a 5.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church Stretton or Oswestry Rural safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Church Stretton — 1 vs 5 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Church Stretton and Oswestry Rural?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Church Stretton recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 1 in Oswestry Rural. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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