Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA42 · Pembrokeshire
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 6 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Newport in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 6, a 7.5x 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 6 vs 45 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Newport's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (4 incidents) while Oswestry's was Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.