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

SY3 · Shropshire

70

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences35
  • Public order7
  • Criminal damage & arson7

Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 1, a 70.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shrewsbury records significantly more (35 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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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 70 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 35 in Shrewsbury. Overall, Oswestry Rural had fewer total crimes (1 vs 70).

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