Kinver vs Oswestry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Oswestry

SY11 · Shropshire

45

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 9, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kinver sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (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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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinver or Oswestry safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 9 vs 45 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kinver saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 45).

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