Hereford Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hereford Rural North 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 Hereford Rural North safer than Oswestry Rural South?
Hereford Rural North has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 697 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 Hereford Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South?
Hereford Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.6% — 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 Hereford Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?
In Hereford Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (326 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 Hereford Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?
Hereford Rural North recorded 110 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 Hereford Rural North vs Oswestry Rural South?
Violent crime in Hereford Rural North totalled 326 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 Hereford Rural North and Oswestry Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hereford Rural North recorded 708 crimes (now 697, a change of -1.6%). Oswestry Rural South recorded 371 crimes previously (now 312, -15.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hereford Rural North 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. Hereford Rural North has a resolution rate of 12% 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 Hereford Rural North and Oswestry Rural South?
Hereford Rural North 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 Hereford Rural North 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 Hereford Rural North or Oswestry Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hereford Rural North and Oswestry Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.