Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY4 · Sandwell
360
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Oswestry has less crime — 45 vs 360 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry in April 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 45, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36). Oswestry is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Oswestry the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Oswestry recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 45 vs 360 incidents. That is 88% 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 West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Oswestry recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 360).