Oswestry Rural South vs Shrewsbury Rural East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural South vs Shrewsbury Rural East 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 South safer than Shrewsbury Rural East?
Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural South vs Shrewsbury Rural East?
Oswestry Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural East shows +13.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East?
In Oswestry Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural East, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East?
Oswestry Rural South recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 96. 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 South vs Shrewsbury Rural East?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural South totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Shrewsbury Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Rural South recorded 371 crimes (now 312, a change of -15.9%). Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 530 crimes previously (now 602, +13.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East?
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 South has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Shrewsbury Rural East has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East?
Oswestry Rural South falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East?
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 South or Shrewsbury Rural East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural South and Shrewsbury Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.