WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Mercia Police Police

Crime in Oswestry East, Shropshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Oswestry East, localized within Shropshire.

Total Crimes

63
trending_up +12.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

66.71per 1k
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Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

9,399

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Other Theft15
Anti-social Behaviour15
Shoplifting5
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Drug Offences3
Public Order1
Vehicle Crime1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 10Shoplifting: 3Drugs: 2
15
On or near Unicorn Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Woodside Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Fir Grove Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Greystones Way Map
Shoplifting: 2
2
On or near Mandir Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Beech Grove Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Sandringham Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Chaucer Road Map
Other theft: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Ascot Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

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Local Rank

#53safest in Shropshire

City Average

54.94per 1k

Local Policing

Oswestry Central

West Mercia Police

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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

JUN29

Surgery @ Oswestry Library

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12:30 PM — 1:00 PM

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Oswestry Library, Arthur Street Oswestry

JUL4

Oswestry Food & Drink Festival

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Bailey St Oswestry

NOV8

Remembrance Day Service

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11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Church Street Oswestry

NOV19

Christmas Lights Switch On

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6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Bailey Head Oswestry

DEC4

Christmas Live

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12:00 PM — 1:00 PM

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Bailey Head Oswestry

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