Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne safer than Oswestry Rural South?
Harlescott and Sundorne has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,541 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 210 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Harlescott and Sundorne vs Oswestry Rural South?
Harlescott and Sundorne shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oswestry Rural South shows -42.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural South?
In Harlescott and Sundorne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (567 incidents). In Oswestry Rural South, it is Violent Crime (95 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 South?
Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oswestry Rural South recorded 31. 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 South?
Violent crime in Harlescott and Sundorne totalled 567 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 95 in Oswestry Rural South. 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 South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harlescott and Sundorne recorded 1,953 crimes (now 1,541, a change of -21.1%). Oswestry Rural South recorded 365 crimes previously (now 210, -42.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harlescott and Sundorne 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. Harlescott and Sundorne has a resolution rate of 18.1% and Oswestry Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural South?
Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne 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 Harlescott and Sundorne or Oswestry Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Harlescott and Sundorne and Oswestry Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.