Crime in Oswestry North East: statistics, rates and trends

215 crimes were recorded in Oswestry North East in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 106 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oswestry North East has the 3,267th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Oswestry North East was highest in the year to July 2018 (393 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (164). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 East 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 (+10%).

Violence and sexual offences in Oswestry North East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oswestry North East recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 49.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Oswestry North East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oswestry North East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Oswestry North East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oswestry North East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Oswestry North East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oswestry North East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Oswestry North East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oswestry North East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Oswestry North East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oswestry North East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Oswestry North East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oswestry North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Oswestry North East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oswestry North East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Oswestry North East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oswestry North East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Oswestry North East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oswestry North East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oswestry North East 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 East has an estimated population of 4,833. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oswestry North East sits in decile 6.5, 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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