Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY10 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 1, a 143.0x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 1 vs 143 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Oswestry Rural's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) while Shrewsbury's was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.