Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY10 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Malpas recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in February 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 1, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malpas sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (3), while Oswestry Rural has more Anti-social behaviour (1). 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 Malpas — 1 vs 12 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Malpas saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Oswestry Rural had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 12).