Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY10 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ludlow recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in February 2026 — 48 incidents compared to 1, a 48.0x difference. 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, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 1 vs 48 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Ludlow's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (24 incidents) while Oswestry Rural's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.