Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY5 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Longden has less crime — 2 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Longden in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 2, a 22.5x 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, Longden recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 2 vs 45 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Longden is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Longden's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Oswestry's was Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.