Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA39 · Carmarthenshire
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth has less crime — 5 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 5, a 6.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 5 vs 30 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth saw higher rates of Public order while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Llanfihangel-Ar-Arth recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 30).