Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 9 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 9, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Burglary (2) and Other theft (2), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 9 vs 30 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 30).