Hadley and Leegomery vs Oswestry Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Hadley and Leegomery West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Oswestry Rural North West Mercia Police

      Hadley and Leegomery vs Oswestry Rural North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Hadley and Leegomery
      West Mercia Police
      1,266 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.1% trend
      19.8% 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 Hadley and Leegomery
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,266
      687
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,240
      635
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.1%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hadley and Leegomery
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Violent Crime
      596 ↑10%
      323 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      182 ↑11%
      99 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓27%
      58 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      57 ↓14%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      25 ↓19%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↓27%
      57 ↓15%
      Drugs
      45 ↑50%
      10 ↓58%
      Public Order
      107 ↑22%
      45 ↑15%
      Robbery
      11 ↑38%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      33 ↓15%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↓44%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑18%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hadley and Leegomery safer than Oswestry Rural North?

      Hadley and Leegomery has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,266 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 Hadley and Leegomery vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Hadley and Leegomery shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.1% — 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 Hadley and Leegomery and Oswestry Rural North?

      In Hadley and Leegomery, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (596 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 Hadley and Leegomery and Oswestry Rural North?

      Hadley and Leegomery recorded 182 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 Hadley and Leegomery vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Violent crime in Hadley and Leegomery totalled 596 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 Hadley and Leegomery and Oswestry Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hadley and Leegomery recorded 1,240 crimes (now 1,266, a change of +2.1%). Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes previously (now 687, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hadley and Leegomery 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. Hadley and Leegomery has a resolution rate of 19.8% 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 Hadley and Leegomery and Oswestry Rural North?

      Hadley and Leegomery 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 Hadley and Leegomery 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 Hadley and Leegomery or Oswestry Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hadley and Leegomery 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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