Crime in St Oswald, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends

135 crimes were recorded in St Oswald, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Oswald, Shropshire has the 3,824th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in St Oswald, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (135). Over the whole period it fell 47%, 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 St Oswald, Shropshire 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and violence and sexual offences (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in St Oswald, Shropshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 51.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in St Oswald, Shropshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in St Oswald, Shropshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in St Oswald, Shropshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in St Oswald, Shropshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in St Oswald, Shropshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in St Oswald, Shropshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in St Oswald, Shropshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in St Oswald, Shropshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in St Oswald, Shropshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in St Oswald, Shropshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in St Oswald, Shropshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in St Oswald, Shropshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Oswald, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Oswald, Shropshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Oswald, Shropshire.

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 St Oswald, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Oswald, Shropshire 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.

St Oswald, Shropshire has an estimated population of 4,909. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Oswald, Shropshire sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. 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 St Oswald, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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