Longden vs Oswestry — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Longden

SY5 · Shropshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Oswestry

SY11 · Shropshire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

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

Longden has less crime — 2 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Longden in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 2, a 15.0x difference. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Longden or Oswestry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Longden recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 2 vs 30 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Longden is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Longden recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 19 in Oswestry. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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