Oswestry Rural vs Shrewsbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Oswestry Rural

SY10 · Shropshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Shrewsbury

SY2 · Shropshire

130

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Criminal damage & arson14
  • Shoplifting8

Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 1, a 130.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shrewsbury records significantly more (77 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Oswestry Rural or Shrewsbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 1 vs 130 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Oswestry Rural and Shrewsbury?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Oswestry Rural recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 77 in Shrewsbury. Overall, Oswestry Rural had fewer total crimes (1 vs 130).

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