Oswestry Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Oswestry’s crime rate in September 2024 was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a continued trend of relative safety for a built-up area within Shropshire, though the distribution of crime types reveals areas for targeted focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most reported category, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, a share that, while significant, is 12% lower than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed, with the latter exceeding the UK rate by 32%. These patterns may be influenced by the seasonal transition of September, as back-to-school activities and the onset of shorter evenings could alter local dynamics. The reduction in public order offences—down 55.6% from August—suggests that the return of students and families to structured routines may contribute to a calmer public environment. However, the sharp increase in robbery cases, though isolated, highlights the need for vigilance in high-risk areas. Oswestry’s crime profile, shaped by its historic town centre and proximity to rural landscapes, appears to balance urban and community-specific factors, with the current data indicating a generally stable but evolving security landscape.

September 2024 saw a 19.8% drop in Oswestry’s overall crime rate compared to August, with public order offences falling by 55.6% and shoplifting decreasing by 40.7%. This shift may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of the school term, which could reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour in public spaces. However, robbery cases surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident, a spike that contrasts with the broader trend of decline. Violent crimes remained a significant concern, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, though they were 12% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 28% above the UK rate, and shoplifting, 32% above, indicate persistent challenges in these areas. The decrease in vehicle crime by 50% and the sharp drop in public order offences suggest that local initiatives or seasonal changes may be contributing to a safer environment, albeit with pockets of concern requiring further attention.

Oswestry's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a marked decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.1 per 1,000—a 19.8% reduction. This downward trend suggests a growing sense of security among residents, though the increase in robbery cases by 100% deserves closer attention. Daily crime figures reveal an average of four reported incidents per day, a figure that, while manageable, highlights the need for vigilance in high-traffic areas. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 154 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Oswestry’s relatively safer environment compared to the national context, though the fluctuation in specific crime types indicates the need for targeted local strategies. The population context further illustrates that crime in this built-up area remains proportionally low, reinforcing its status as a place with a generally stable crime profile.