Crime in Selattyn & Gobowen: statistics, rates and trends
249 crimes were recorded in Selattyn & Gobowen in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Selattyn & Gobowen at a glance
- Crime trends in Selattyn & Gobowen
- Types of crime in Selattyn & Gobowen
- Selattyn & Gobowen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Selattyn & Gobowen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Selattyn & Gobowen
- Demographics of Selattyn & Gobowen
- Questions about crime in Selattyn & Gobowen
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), anti-social behaviour (26) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Selattyn & Gobowen | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 249 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,249 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Selattyn & Gobowen peaked in the year to August 2019 (313 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (216). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 249 | 58.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 259 | 61.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 245 | 57.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 216 | 50.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 301 | 70.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 221 | 52.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 67.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 313 | 73.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 263 | 61.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 11 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (20% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 98 to 116, while anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.1 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 4.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 3.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Selattyn & Gobowen; 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 Selattyn & Gobowen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | -6% |
| Oswestry North East | 217 | 44.9 | -23% |
| St Martin's | 409 | 43.8 | -25% |
| Oswestry South East | 330 | 89.6 | +53% |
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +132% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | -24% |
| St Oswald | 145 | 29.5 | -50% |
| Ellesmere Urban | 295 | 57.9 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Selattyn & Gobowen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Fox'S Field | 17 |
| On or near Hospital | 14 |
| On or near Henry Robertson Drive | 13 |
| On or near Coldwell Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Almond Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Beeches Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Heather Bank | 8 |
| On or near West Place | 8 |
Of the 223 crimes in Selattyn & Gobowen with a recorded outcome, 22% 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 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 129 | 57.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 21.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Selattyn & Gobowen has an estimated population of 4,249 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Selattyn & Gobowen average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Selattyn & Gobowen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Selattyn & Gobowen a safe place to live?
Selattyn & Gobowen recorded 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,667th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Selattyn & Gobowen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (26).
Is crime in Selattyn & Gobowen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Selattyn & Gobowen was down 4% on the year before: 249 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 259 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Selattyn & Gobowen?
About 4,249 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Selattyn & Gobowen?
Selattyn & Gobowen 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.