Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 8, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 8 vs 45 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 45).