Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 45, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Shrewsbury has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 45 vs 130 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Oswestry is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Oswestry saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shrewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 130).