Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY23 · Ceredigion
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY10 · Shropshire
1
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 2 incidents in April 2026.
Llanfarian recorded notably higher crime than Oswestry Rural in April 2026 — 2 vs 1 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanfarian sees higher rates of Drugs (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Oswestry Rural has more Violence & sexual offences (1). 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, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Llanfarian — 1 vs 2 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanfarian saw higher rates of Drugs and Criminal damage & arson while Oswestry Rural had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 2).