Oswestry Rural North vs Bryn Cefn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Oswestry Rural North West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      Bryn Cefn North Wales Police

      Oswestry Rural North vs Bryn Cefn Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Oswestry Rural North
      West Mercia Police
      687 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.2% trend
      10.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      Bryn Cefn
      North Wales Police
      96 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.9% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oswestry Rural North
      B Bryn Cefn
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      687
      96
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      635
      137
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.2%
      ↓29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oswestry Rural North
      B Bryn Cefn
      Violent Crime
      323 ↑22%
      31 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      99 ↓2%
      31 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑5%
      7 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑71%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      23 ↑10%
      2 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↓15%
      12 ↓29%
      Drugs
      10 ↓58%
      3
      Public Order
      45 ↑15%
      4 ↓64%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓22%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑33%
      5 ↑400%
      Overall Verdict
      B Bryn Cefn is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 14/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oswestry Rural North safer than Bryn Cefn?

      Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 687 crimes in the last 12 months. Bryn Cefn has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 96 crimes. Bryn Cefn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural North vs Bryn Cefn?

      Oswestry Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bryn Cefn shows -29.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural North and Bryn Cefn?

      In Oswestry Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (323 incidents). In Bryn Cefn, it is Violent Crime (31 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural North and Bryn Cefn?

      Oswestry Rural North recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bryn Cefn recorded 31. 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 Bryn Cefn?

      Violent crime in Oswestry Rural North totalled 323 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 31 in Bryn Cefn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North and Bryn Cefn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes (now 687, a change of +8.2%). Bryn Cefn recorded 137 crimes previously (now 96, -29.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural North and Bryn Cefn?

      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 10.2% and Bryn Cefn has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oswestry Rural North and Bryn Cefn?

      Oswestry Rural North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bryn Cefn 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 Rural North and Bryn Cefn?

      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 Bryn Cefn on a crime map?

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

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