Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Harlescott and Sundorne West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Oswestry Rural North West Mercia Police

      Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Harlescott and Sundorne
      West Mercia Police
      1,730 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.3% trend
      12% 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 Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,730
      687
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,066
      635
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.3%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harlescott and Sundorne
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Violent Crime
      610 ↑3%
      323 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      303 ↓15%
      99 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓30%
      58 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓27%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      47 ↓29%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      134 ↓23%
      57 ↓15%
      Drugs
      43 ↑26%
      10 ↓58%
      Public Order
      101 ↓17%
      45 ↑15%
      Robbery
      14 ↑56%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      287 ↓41%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑16%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑11%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑11%
      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 Harlescott and Sundorne safer than Oswestry Rural North?

      Harlescott and Sundorne has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,730 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 Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Harlescott and Sundorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural North?

      In Harlescott and Sundorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (610 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural North?

      Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 303 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 Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Violent crime in Harlescott and Sundorne totalled 610 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 2,066 crimes (now 1,730, a change of -16.3%). Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes previously (now 687, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlescott and Sundorne 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. Harlescott and Sundorne has a resolution rate of 12% 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 Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural North?

      Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne or Oswestry Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlescott and Sundorne 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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