Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Oswestry has less crime — 30 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 30, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 30 vs 143 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oswestry saw higher rates of Drugs while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 143).