Crime in Oswestry North East: statistics, rates and trends
217 crimes were recorded in Oswestry North East in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oswestry North East at a glance
- Crime trends in Oswestry North East
- Types of crime in Oswestry North East
- Oswestry North East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oswestry North East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oswestry North East
- Demographics of Oswestry North East
- Questions about crime in Oswestry North East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (105), anti-social behaviour (54) and criminal damage and arson (20) made up 82% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,249th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Oswestry North East | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 217 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,833 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oswestry North East peaked in the year to August 2018 (376 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (164). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 217 | 44.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 174 | 36.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 164 | 33.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 239 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 251 | 51.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 286 | 59.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 290 | 60.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 376 | 77.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 23 |
| October 2025 | 5 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (39% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 | 21.7 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 11.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 4.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oswestry North East; the highest is Oswestry South (136.1 per 1,000) and the lowest St Oswald, Shropshire (29.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oswestry North East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry South East | 330 | 89.6 | +99% |
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | +23% |
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +203% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | -1% |
| St Oswald | 145 | 29.5 | -34% |
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 249 | 58.6 | +31% |
| St Martin's | 409 | 43.8 | -2% |
| Llanymynech | 133 | 30.9 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Oswestry North East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Chaucer Road” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chaucer Road | 32 |
| On or near Queen Elizabeth Close | 17 |
| On or near Whittington Road | 17 |
| On or near Ardmillan Close | 11 |
| On or near Gower Place | 11 |
| On or near Unicorn Road | 8 |
| On or near Shelf Bank Close | 7 |
| On or near Blackfriars | 6 |
| On or near Blenheim Close | 6 |
| On or near Cornovii Gardens | 6 |
Of the 163 crimes in Oswestry North East with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 54 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 58.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 17.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 3.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Oswestry North East has an estimated population of 4,833 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (27%, against 19%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oswestry North East average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Oswestry North East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oswestry North East a safe place to live?
Oswestry North East recorded 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,249th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oswestry North East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 105 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Oswestry North East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oswestry North East was up 25% on the year before: 217 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oswestry North East?
About 4,833 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oswestry North East?
Oswestry North East is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.