Crime in Oswestry North: statistics, rates and trends

250 crimes were recorded in Oswestry North in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oswestry North has the 2,797th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Oswestry North was highest in the year to July 2021 (392 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (250). Over the whole period it fell 31%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Oswestry North over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+11%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-55%) and anti-social behaviour (-45%).

Violence and sexual offences in Oswestry North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oswestry North recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 58.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Oswestry North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oswestry North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Oswestry North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oswestry North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 171% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Oswestry North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oswestry North recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Oswestry North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oswestry North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Oswestry North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oswestry North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Oswestry North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oswestry North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Oswestry North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oswestry North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Oswestry North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oswestry North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Oswestry North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oswestry North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Oswestry North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oswestry North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Oswestry North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oswestry North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Oswestry North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Oswestry North.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Oswestry North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oswestry North over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Oswestry North has an estimated population of 4,506. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oswestry North sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Oswestry North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.