Oswestry Rural North vs Forden
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural North 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 Rural North safer than Forden?
Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 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 Rural North vs Forden?
Oswestry Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Rural North and Forden?
In Oswestry Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 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 Rural North and Forden?
Oswestry Rural North recorded 72 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 Rural North vs Forden?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural North totalled 245 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 Rural North and Forden in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Rural North recorded 686 crimes (now 508, a change of -26%). Forden recorded 49 crimes previously (now 40, -18.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural North 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 Rural North has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Forden has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural North and Forden?
Oswestry Rural North 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 Rural North 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 Rural North or Forden on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural North and Forden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.