West Mercia Police

Is Oswestry Rural North Safe?

Crime statistics for Oswestry Rural North. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 687 crimes
14 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

687 Crimes (last 12 months)
10.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑8.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 687 total crimes recorded in Oswestry Rural North

Violent Crime
323 47%
Anti-Social Behaviour
99 14.4%
Other Theft
58 8.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
57 8.3%
Public Order
45 6.6%
Vehicle Crime
24 3.5%
Burglary
23 3.3%
Shoplifting
21 3.1%
Other Crime
16 2.3%
Drugs
10 1.5%
Possession of Weapons
6 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.6%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%
Robbery
0 0%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Oswestry Rural North — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oswestry Rural North safe?

Oswestry Rural North has a CrimeRadar safety score of 14/100, rated High Crime. 687 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Oswestry Rural North has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North in the last 12 months?

687 crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North in the last 12 months. This is an increase of 8.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (635 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Oswestry Rural North?

The most common crime in Oswestry Rural North is Violent Crime, with 323 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 47% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Oswestry Rural North increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Oswestry Rural North is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 8.2% compared to the same period the previous year. This is something residents and prospective buyers should be aware of.

What is the safety score for Oswestry Rural North?

Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Oswestry Rural North compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Oswestry Rural North is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Oswestry Rural North?

10.2% of crimes in Oswestry Rural North resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Oswestry Rural North?

323 violent crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North in the last 12 months, representing 47% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 99 incidents.

When was the crime data for Oswestry Rural North last updated?

The crime data for Oswestry Rural North was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Oswestry Rural North with other areas?

You can compare Oswestry Rural North with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.