Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington West and Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Oswestry Rural South West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Wellington West and Rural West Mercia Police

      Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington West and Rural Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Oswestry Rural South
      West Mercia Police
      312 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.9% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Wellington West and Rural
      West Mercia Police
      1,276 crimes / 12m
      ↑2% trend
      23.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Oswestry Rural South
      B Wellington West and Rural
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      312
      1,276
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      371
      1,251
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.9%
      ↑2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      23.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Oswestry Rural South
      B Wellington West and Rural
      Violent Crime
      143 ↓14%
      442 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓18%
      246 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓3%
      79 ↓40%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓54%
      67 ↑10%
      Burglary
      16 ↓20%
      39 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↓17%
      89 ↑9%
      Drugs
      5 ↓44%
      42 ↑14%
      Public Order
      23 ↑5%
      72 ↓6%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↑140%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      133 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      7 ↑133%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↑44%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      33 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      A Oswestry Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Oswestry Rural South safer than Wellington West and Rural?

      Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 312 crimes in the last 12 months. Wellington West and Rural has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,276 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural South vs Wellington West and Rural?

      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 West and Rural shows +2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington West and Rural?

      In Oswestry Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (143 incidents). In Wellington West and Rural, it is Violent Crime (442 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural South and Wellington West and Rural?

      Oswestry Rural South recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wellington West and Rural recorded 246. 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 West and Rural?

      Violent crime in Oswestry Rural South totalled 143 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 442 in Wellington West and Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington West and Rural 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 West and Rural recorded 1,251 crimes previously (now 1,276, +2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural South and Wellington West and Rural?

      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 West and Rural has 23.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Oswestry Rural South and Wellington West and Rural?

      Oswestry Rural South falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wellington West and Rural 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 West and Rural?

      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 West and Rural on a crime map?

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

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