Crime in Oswestry South East: statistics, rates and trends
330 crimes were recorded in Oswestry South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oswestry South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Oswestry South East
- Types of crime in Oswestry South East
- Oswestry South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oswestry South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oswestry South East
- Demographics of Oswestry South East
- Questions about crime in Oswestry South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (140), anti-social behaviour (45) and other theft (45) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Oswestry South East | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 330 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,685 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Oswestry South East of any year here (330 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 330 | 89.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 336 | 91.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 339 | 92.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 337 | 91.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 367 | 99.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 374 | 101.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 420 | 114.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 403 | 109.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 399 | 108.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oswestry South East recorded notably more other theft (89% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (33% below) and anti-social behaviour (21% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 97 to 140, while shoplifting fell from 63 to 21 and criminal damage and arson fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 140 | 38.0 | 34.2 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 12.2 | 15.4 | -21% |
| Other theft | 45 | 12.2 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Public order | 21 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 5.7 | 8.5 | -67% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oswestry South 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 South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry North East | 217 | 44.9 | -50% |
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +52% |
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | -39% |
| St Oswald | 145 | 29.5 | -67% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | -50% |
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 249 | 58.6 | -35% |
| Llanymynech | 133 | 30.9 | -66% |
| St Martin's | 409 | 43.8 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Oswestry South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (102).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Fir Grove | 21 |
| On or near Mandir Close | 15 |
| On or near Oak Drive | 14 |
| On or near Biffen Road | 13 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 12 |
| On or near Lime Grove | 12 |
| On or near Sycamore Drive | 11 |
| On or near Radfords Field | 10 |
| On or near Middleton Road | 9 |
Of the 285 crimes in Oswestry South East with a recorded outcome, 24% 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 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 136 | 47.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 23.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Oswestry South East has an estimated population of 3,685 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oswestry South East average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Oswestry South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oswestry South East a safe place to live?
Oswestry South East recorded 89.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Oswestry South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 140 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Oswestry South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oswestry South East was down 2% on the year before: 330 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 336 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oswestry South East?
About 3,685 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oswestry South East?
Oswestry South 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.