Kington and Weobley vs Oswestry Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Kington and Weobley West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Oswestry Rural North West Mercia Police

      Kington and Weobley vs Oswestry Rural North Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Kington and Weobley
      West Mercia Police
      469 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      18.8% 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 Kington and Weobley
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      469
      687
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      461
      635
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↑8.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      10.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kington and Weobley
      B Oswestry Rural North
      Violent Crime
      205 ↑7%
      323 ↑22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↑17%
      99 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓4%
      58 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓22%
      24 ↑71%
      Burglary
      31 ↑15%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑27%
      57 ↓15%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      10 ↓58%
      Public Order
      32 ↑28%
      45 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓80%
      21 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑150%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓58%
      16 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kington and Weobley is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kington and Weobley safer than Oswestry Rural North?

      Kington and Weobley has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 469 crimes in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 687 crimes. Kington and Weobley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kington and Weobley vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Kington and Weobley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — 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 Kington and Weobley and Oswestry Rural North?

      In Kington and Weobley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (205 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 Kington and Weobley and Oswestry Rural North?

      Kington and Weobley recorded 56 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 Kington and Weobley vs Oswestry Rural North?

      Violent crime in Kington and Weobley totalled 205 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 Kington and Weobley and Oswestry Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kington and Weobley recorded 461 crimes (now 469, a change of +1.7%). Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes previously (now 687, +8.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kington and Weobley 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. Kington and Weobley has a resolution rate of 18.8% 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 Kington and Weobley and Oswestry Rural North?

      Kington and Weobley 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 Kington and Weobley 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 Kington and Weobley or Oswestry Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kington and Weobley 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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