Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY13 · Worcestershire
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Oswestry has less crime — 30 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Stourport-on-Severn recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in February 2026 — 112 incidents compared to 30, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Stourport-on-Severn has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Stourport-on-Severn — 30 vs 112 incidents. That is 73% 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 Stourport-on-Severn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 112).