Oswestry Rural North vs Chirk South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural North vs Chirk South 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 Chirk South?
Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 crimes in the last 12 months. Chirk South has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 215 crimes. Chirk South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural North vs Chirk South?
Oswestry Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Chirk South shows -6.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural North and Chirk South?
In Oswestry Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (245 incidents). In Chirk South, it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural North and Chirk South?
Oswestry Rural North recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chirk South recorded 56. 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 Chirk South?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural North totalled 245 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Chirk South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North and Chirk South 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%). Chirk South recorded 230 crimes previously (now 215, -6.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural North 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 Rural North has a resolution rate of 8.3% and Chirk South has 9.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural North and Chirk South?
Oswestry Rural North 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 Rural North 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 Rural North or Chirk South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural North and Chirk South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.