Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 12, a 3.8x difference. 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, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 12 vs 45 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Llanidloes's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (5 incidents) while Oswestry's was Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.