Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 70 vs 45 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while Shrewsbury has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 45 vs 70 incidents. That is 36% 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 Public order. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 70).