Oswestry Central vs Whitchurch Town and Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Central vs Whitchurch Town and Rural 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural?
Oswestry Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,571 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitchurch Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,019 crimes. Whitchurch Town and Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Central vs Whitchurch Town and Rural?
Oswestry Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitchurch Town and Rural shows -6.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural?
In Oswestry Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (642 incidents). In Whitchurch Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (434 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural?
Oswestry Central recorded 291 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 183. 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 Whitchurch Town and Rural?
Violent crime in Oswestry Central totalled 642 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 434 in Whitchurch Town and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural 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%). Whitchurch Town and Rural recorded 1,088 crimes previously (now 1,019, -6.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural?
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 Whitchurch Town and Rural has 10.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural?
Oswestry Central falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Whitchurch Town and Rural 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 Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural?
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 Whitchurch Town and Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Central and Whitchurch Town and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.