Oswestry Central vs Forden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Central vs Forden 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 Oswestry Central safer than Forden?
Oswestry Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,566 crimes in the last 12 months. Forden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 40 crimes. Forden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Central vs Forden?
Oswestry Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Forden shows -18.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Central and Forden?
In Oswestry Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (658 incidents). In Forden, it is Violent Crime (22 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Central and Forden?
Oswestry Central recorded 270 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Forden recorded 3. 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 Oswestry Central vs Forden?
Violent crime in Oswestry Central totalled 658 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 22 in Forden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Central and Forden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Central recorded 1,392 crimes (now 1,566, a change of +12.5%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Central and Forden?
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. Oswestry Central has a resolution rate of 10.8% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Central and Forden?
Oswestry Central falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Forden is covered by Dyfed-Powys Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Oswestry Central and Forden?
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 Oswestry Central or Forden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Central and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.