Crime in Whittington, Shropshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for Whittington, localized within Shropshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Penybryn Avenue Map | Anti-social behaviour: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Wheatlands Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Ellesmere Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Park/Open Space Map | Burglary: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Burma Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cygnet Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Western Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cambrian Avenue Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Rosehill Drive Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Fitzalan Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Anti social Behaviour - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing ASB, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visable in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
Actioned: 30 May 2026
Criminal Damage: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Conduct high visibility patrols in problematic areas.
- Deal robustly with people committing offenses using policing powers.
- conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Speeding: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.
Issued: 30 Jun 2026
Status Update
We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available equipment such as a Trucam and Speed monitoring devices.
- Complete enforcement campaigns, offering advice, guidance and awareness as well as enforcement.
- Ensure officers positively target areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
Actioned: 30 Jun 2026
Engagement Events
Surgery @ Oswestry Library
other9:30 AM — 10:00 AM
Oswestry Library, Arthur Street Oswestry
Surgery @ Oswestry Library
other12:30 PM — 1:00 PM
Oswestry Library, Arthur Street Oswestry
Oswestry Food & Drink Festival
other10:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Bailey St Oswestry
Remembrance Day Service
other11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
Church Street Oswestry
Christmas Lights Switch On
other6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Bailey Head Oswestry
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