Donnington and Trench vs Oswestry Rural North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Donnington and Trench West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Oswestry Rural North West Mercia Police

      Donnington and Trench vs Oswestry Rural North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Donnington and Trench
      West Mercia Police
      1,176 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.7% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Oswestry Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Donnington and Trench
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,176
      687
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      999
      635
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.7%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Donnington and Trench
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Violent Crime
      496 ↓1%
      323 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      229 ↑53%
      99 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      77 ↑48%
      58 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑13%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      24 ↓17%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑48%
      57 ↓15%
      Drugs
      45 ↓8%
      10 ↓58%
      Public Order
      74 ↑19%
      45 ↑15%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑93%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑40%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oswestry Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Donnington and Trench safer than Oswestry Rural North?

      Donnington and Trench has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,176 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 687 crimes. Oswestry Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Donnington and Trench vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Donnington and Trench shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oswestry Rural North shows +8.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North?

      In Donnington and Trench, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (496 incidents). In Oswestry Rural North, it is Violent Crime (323 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North?

      Donnington and Trench recorded 229 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oswestry Rural North recorded 99. 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 Donnington and Trench vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Violent crime in Donnington and Trench totalled 496 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 323 in Oswestry Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Donnington and Trench recorded 999 crimes (now 1,176, a change of +17.7%). Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes previously (now 687, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North?

      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. Donnington and Trench has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Oswestry Rural North has 10.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North?

      Donnington and Trench falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oswestry Rural North 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 Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North?

      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 Donnington and Trench or Oswestry Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Donnington and Trench and Oswestry Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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