WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Mercia Police Police

Crime in Oswestry South, Shropshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Oswestry South, localized within Shropshire.

Total Crimes

77
trending_up +37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

62.39per 1k
trending_up +0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,416

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences26
Shoplifting15
Anti-social Behaviour12
Criminal Damage & Arson10
Public Order7
Other Theft2
Other Crime2
Robbery1
Weapons Possession1
Vehicle Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Castle Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 5Criminal damage and arson: 3Other theft: 1
10
On or near Bailey Street Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 4Public order: 1
5
On or near B5069 Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
4
On or near Coney Green Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1Public order: 1
4
On or near Park Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Weston Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Queen'S Close Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Albion Hill Map
Public order: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1
3
On or near Willow Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Shropshire district.

Local Rank

#51safest 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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schedule

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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