Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere in April 2026 — 45 vs 21 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 21 vs 45 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Burglary while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 45).