Oswestry Rural South vs Upton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural South vs Upton 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 Upton?
Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 558 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural South vs Upton?
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. Upton shows +11.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural South and Upton?
In Oswestry Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (188 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural South and Upton?
Oswestry Rural South recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 63. 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 Upton?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural South totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 188 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural South and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 501 crimes previously (now 558, +11.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural South and Upton?
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 Upton has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural South and Upton?
Oswestry Rural South falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Upton 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 Upton?
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 Upton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural South and Upton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.