Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded notably higher crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 45 vs 19 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malpas sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Oswestry has more Criminal damage & arson (7). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 19 vs 45 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malpas saw higher rates of Public order while Oswestry had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 45).