Crime Rate in Oswestry South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oswestry South

The total recorded crimes in Oswestry South, Shropshire, UK in March 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oswestry South crime rate of 4.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Oswestry South, encompassing approximately 11,474 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Oswestry South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Willow Street with total crimes: 5
  • Albion Hill with total crimes: 4
  • B5069 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oswestry South?

To understand the safety of Oswestry South, we need to analyze Oswestry South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Oswestry South reported a higher crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 806 crimes compared to 350. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oswestry South witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Oswestry South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Shropshire average, with 1,153 crimes compared to 349. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oswestry South witnessed more crimes than 61 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Shropshire, Oswestry South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Oswestry South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Oswestry South has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 4.62 ranking 5th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Oswestry South crimes were 806. The crime rate of Oswestry South in 2024 was 70.25 (year) or 5.85 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oswestry South were around 1,153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.49 (year) or 8.37 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)
Quarry and Coton Hill132 11,863 11,326 1
Battlefield62 2634 6497 15
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton51 6765 3884 3
Oswestry East57 3607 9640 6
Castlefields and Ditherington43 9618 7737 4
Sundorne45 8708 4694 5
Harlescott53 4640 5583 8
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts34 18555 12592 7
Bridgnorth West and Tasley46 7370 22346 23
Whitchurch North42 10614 8532 12
Wem28 23520 13579 9
Market Drayton East38 15575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven Arms40 13441 18532 11
Market Drayton West41 12566 11517 14
Tern41 11270 32228 40
Ludlow North27 25481 14524 13
Meole38 14474 15480 16
Monkmoor37 16450 16468 17
Bagley24 27448 17302 29
Shifnal North35 17318 26274 31
Broseley26 26353 23430 18
Ellesmere Urban24 29375 20421 19
Whitchurch South30 22414 19387 21
Shifnal South and Cosford33 19335 24366 22
Underdale22 32308 28396 20
Copthorne33 20211 43303 28
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn31 21371 21313 26
Longden28 24282 31334 24
Ludlow East19 35328 25332 25
St Martin's24 28260 35304 27
Hodnet15 46313 27236 38
Abbey13 54297 29185 48
Ludlow South21 34249 37285 30
Bowbrook16 41285 30219 42
The Meres23 30109 59144 56
Shawbury22 31159 54161 53
Belle Vue15 47266 34262 32
Cleobury Mortimer15 45247 38259 33
Rea Valley13 52266 33247 36
Porthill21 33225 42255 35
Highley16 40252 36258 34
Albrighton19 36210 44216 43
Alveley and Claverley13 53238 40247 37
Oswestry West18 37179 48221 41
Burnell17 38161 53191 46
Clun15 43246 39228 39
Severn Valley16 39171 51117 60
Radbrook16 42231 41205 44
Corvedale15 4487 63135 57
Chirbury and Worthen12 56184 47203 45
St Oswald9 59209 45176 51
Clee10 57208 46160 54
Much Wenlock13 50167 52189 47
Worfield14 48148 55178 50
Prees13 51178 49180 49
Whittington14 49174 50168 52
Brown Clee13 55102 61148 55
Loton9 60126 56106 61
Ruyton and Baschurch9 61120 57127 58
Llanymynech10 58114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle6 62102 6063 63
Cheswardine4 6395 6292 62

Oswestry South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20248
September 202411
August 202416
July 20245
June 202420
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202427
October 202413
September 202418
August 202420
July 202413
June 202446
May 202426
April 202421

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 202413
September 20245
August 202417
July 20242
June 202418
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Oswestry South in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Oswestry South postcode area is presented below.

1. Willow Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Albion Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. B5069 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
4. Bentley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Llys Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Arthur Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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