Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
45
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 7 vs 45 incidents in April 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in April 2026 — 45 incidents compared to 7, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (16) and Criminal damage & arson (7), while Whitchurch Rural has more Burglary (1). 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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 7 vs 45 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Whitchurch Rural had more Burglary. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 45).