Oswestry Rural South vs Wem Town and Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural South vs Wem Town and Rural 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 Wem Town and Rural?
Oswestry Rural South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 210 crimes in the last 12 months. Wem Town and Rural has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 459 crimes. Oswestry Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural South vs Wem Town and Rural?
Oswestry Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -42.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wem Town and Rural shows -27.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural South and Wem Town and Rural?
In Oswestry Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (95 incidents). In Wem Town and Rural, it is Violent Crime (195 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural South and Wem Town and Rural?
Oswestry Rural South recorded 31 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wem Town and Rural recorded 84. 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 Wem Town and Rural?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural South totalled 95 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 195 in Wem Town 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 Wem Town and Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Rural South recorded 365 crimes (now 210, a change of -42.5%). Wem Town and Rural recorded 634 crimes previously (now 459, -27.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural South and Wem Town 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 0% and Wem Town and Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural South and Wem Town and Rural?
Oswestry Rural South falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Wem Town 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 Wem Town 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 Wem Town and Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural South and Wem Town and Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.