Oswestry Central vs Chirk South

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Oswestry Central West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Chirk South North Wales Police

      Oswestry Central vs Chirk South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Oswestry Central
      West Mercia Police
      1,571 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      9.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Chirk South
      North Wales Police
      222 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oswestry Central
      B Chirk South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,571
      222
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,440
      229
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      9.3%
      22.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oswestry Central
      B Chirk South
      Violent Crime
      642 ↑15%
      83 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      291 ↑17%
      62 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      96 ↓19%
      16 ↑220%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑24%
      2 ↓67%
      Burglary
      30 ↑30%
      6 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      139 ↑28%
      21 ↑11%
      Drugs
      33 ↑6%
      4 ↑100%
      Public Order
      118 ↑26%
      18 ↓18%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      126 ↓26%
      6 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑6%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Chirk South is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oswestry Central safer than Chirk South?

      Oswestry Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Chirk South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 222 crimes. Chirk South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oswestry Central vs Chirk South?

      Oswestry Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chirk South shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Central and Chirk South?

      In Oswestry Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Chirk South, it is Violent Crime (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Central and Chirk South?

      Oswestry Central recorded 291 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chirk South recorded 62. 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 Chirk South?

      Violent crime in Oswestry Central totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 83 in Chirk South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Central and Chirk South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Central recorded 1,440 crimes (now 1,571, a change of +9.1%). Chirk South recorded 229 crimes previously (now 222, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Central and Chirk 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. Oswestry Central has a resolution rate of 9.3% and Chirk South has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oswestry Central and Chirk South?

      Oswestry Central falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Chirk South is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Oswestry Central and Chirk 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 Oswestry Central or Chirk South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Central and Chirk South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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