Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington North 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 Wellington North?
Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington North has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) with 465 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington North?
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. Wellington North shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North?
In Oswestry Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Wellington North, it is Violent Crime (208 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North?
Oswestry Rural South recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington North recorded 101. 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 Wellington North?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural South totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 208 in Wellington North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North 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%). Wellington North recorded 462 crimes previously (now 465, +0.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North?
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 Wellington North has 2.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North?
Oswestry Rural South falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wellington North 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 Wellington North?
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 Wellington North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural South and Wellington North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.