Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Oswestry Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Oswestry Rural South 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 Ellesmere Town and Rural safer than Oswestry Rural South?
Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 521 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 312 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Oswestry Rural South?
Ellesmere Town and Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oswestry Rural South shows -15.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South?
In Ellesmere Town and Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (225 incidents). In Oswestry Rural South, it is Violent Crime (143 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South?
Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oswestry Rural South recorded 49. 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 Ellesmere Town and Rural vs Oswestry Rural South?
Violent crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural totalled 225 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 143 in Oswestry Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellesmere Town and Rural recorded 572 crimes (now 521, a change of -8.9%). Oswestry Rural South recorded 371 crimes previously (now 312, -15.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South?
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. Ellesmere Town and Rural has a resolution rate of 0% and Oswestry Rural South has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South?
Ellesmere Town and Rural falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Oswestry Rural South 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 Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South?
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 Ellesmere Town and Rural or Oswestry Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ellesmere Town and Rural and Oswestry Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.