Hopesay vs Oswestry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Hopesay

SY7 · Shropshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Oswestry

SY11 · Shropshire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Drugs2

Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 1, a 30.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hopesay or Oswestry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 1 vs 30 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hopesay and Oswestry?

In February 2026, Hopesay's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Oswestry's was Violence & sexual offences (19 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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