Crime in Oswestry South East: statistics, rates and trends

338 crimes were recorded in Oswestry South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Oswestry South East has the 1,443rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Oswestry South East was highest in the year to July 2018 (417 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (333). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 South 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. Rates were well above the national level for other theft, bicycle theft.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+45%) and criminal damage and arson (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-66%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Oswestry South East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Oswestry South East recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 41.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Oswestry South East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Oswestry South East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Oswestry South East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Oswestry South East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Oswestry South East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Oswestry South East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Oswestry South East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Oswestry South East recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 66% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Oswestry South East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Oswestry South East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Oswestry South East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Oswestry South East recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Oswestry South East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Oswestry South East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Oswestry South East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Oswestry South East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Oswestry South East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Oswestry South East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Oswestry South East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Oswestry South East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Oswestry South East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Oswestry South East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Oswestry South East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Oswestry South East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Oswestry South 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 South East has an estimated population of 3,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Oswestry South East sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. 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 South East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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