Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY8 · Shropshire
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 30 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Ludlow recorded notably higher crime than Oswestry in February 2026 — 48 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ludlow sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (6), while Oswestry has more 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, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Ludlow — 30 vs 48 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ludlow saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Oswestry had more Drugs. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 48).