Crime in St Oswald, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
145 crimes were recorded in St Oswald, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Oswald, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in St Oswald, Shropshire
- Types of crime in St Oswald, Shropshire
- St Oswald, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Oswald, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Oswald, Shropshire
- Demographics of St Oswald, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in St Oswald, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (77), anti-social behaviour (21) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | St Oswald, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 145 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,909 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Oswald, Shropshire of any year here (145 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 145 | 29.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 171 | 34.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 211 | 43.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 154 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 169 | 34.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 212 | 43.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 222 | 45.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 256 | 52.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 262 | 53.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (72% below) and violence and sexual offences (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 26 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.3 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than St Oswald, Shropshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Oswald, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +361% |
| Oswestry South East | 330 | 89.6 | +203% |
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | +86% |
| Oswestry North East | 217 | 44.9 | +52% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | +51% |
| Llanymynech | 133 | 30.9 | +5% |
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 249 | 58.6 | +98% |
| St Martin's | 409 | 43.8 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in St Oswald, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Weston Road” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Weston Road | 17 |
| On or near Morda Bank | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Middleton Road | 8 |
| On or near Marshfields | 7 |
| On or near Lower Belle View | 6 |
| On or near Penylan Lane | 6 |
| On or near Erw Wen | 5 |
| On or near Nant Lane | 5 |
| On or near Sycamore Fields | 5 |
Of the 124 crimes in St Oswald, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 21 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 56.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
St Oswald, Shropshire has an estimated population of 4,909 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Oswald, Shropshire average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Oswald, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Oswald, Shropshire a safe place to live?
St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,782nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Oswald, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 77 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (21).
Is crime in St Oswald, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Oswald, Shropshire was down 15% on the year before: 145 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 171 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Oswald, Shropshire?
About 4,909 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Oswald, Shropshire?
St Oswald, Shropshire 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.