Greenlands and Lodge Park vs Oswestry Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Greenlands and Lodge Park West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Oswestry Rural South West Mercia Police

      Greenlands and Lodge Park vs Oswestry Rural South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Greenlands and Lodge Park
      West Mercia Police
      1,371 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      8.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Oswestry Rural South
      West Mercia Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greenlands and Lodge Park
      B Oswestry Rural South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,371
      312
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,279
      371
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↓15.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      8.9%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greenlands and Lodge Park
      B Oswestry Rural South
      Violent Crime
      578 ↑9%
      143 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      232 ↑9%
      49 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑36%
      30 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↓32%
      6 ↓54%
      Burglary
      47 ↑38%
      16 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↑22%
      25 ↓17%
      Drugs
      43 ↓10%
      5 ↓44%
      Public Order
      81 ↓9%
      23 ↑5%
      Robbery
      8 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓30%
      3 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑100%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑6%
      4 ↓43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Oswestry Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greenlands and Lodge Park safer than Oswestry Rural South?

      Greenlands and Lodge Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,371 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park vs Oswestry Rural South?

      Greenlands and Lodge Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park and Oswestry Rural South?

      In Greenlands and Lodge Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (578 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park and Oswestry Rural South?

      Greenlands and Lodge Park recorded 232 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park vs Oswestry Rural South?

      Violent crime in Greenlands and Lodge Park totalled 578 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park and Oswestry Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greenlands and Lodge Park recorded 1,279 crimes (now 1,371, a change of +7.2%). Oswestry Rural South recorded 371 crimes previously (now 312, -15.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greenlands and Lodge Park 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. Greenlands and Lodge Park has a resolution rate of 8.9% 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park and Oswestry Rural South?

      Greenlands and Lodge Park 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park 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 Greenlands and Lodge Park or Oswestry Rural South on a crime map?

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

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