Bromsgrove St Johns vs Oswestry Central
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bromsgrove St Johns vs Oswestry Central Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bromsgrove St Johns safer than Oswestry Central?
Bromsgrove St Johns has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 815 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,571 crimes. Bromsgrove St Johns scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bromsgrove St Johns vs Oswestry Central?
Bromsgrove St Johns shows a year-on-year crime trend of -11% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oswestry Central shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central?
In Bromsgrove St Johns, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (321 incidents). In Oswestry Central, it is Violent Crime (642 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central?
Bromsgrove St Johns recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oswestry Central recorded 291. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Bromsgrove St Johns vs Oswestry Central?
Violent crime in Bromsgrove St Johns totalled 321 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 642 in Oswestry Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bromsgrove St Johns recorded 916 crimes (now 815, a change of -11%). Oswestry Central recorded 1,440 crimes previously (now 1,571, +9.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bromsgrove St Johns has a resolution rate of 5.3% and Oswestry Central has 9.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central?
Bromsgrove St Johns falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oswestry Central is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Bromsgrove St Johns or Oswestry Central on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bromsgrove St Johns and Oswestry Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.