Oswestry Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Oswestry, 7.9 crimes were reported in June 2025, placing the area 2.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, while modest, illustrates the daily reality of crime in a historic market town where tourism and local commerce intersect. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, comprising nearly 40% of all incidents—consistent with the area’s role as a hub for retail and hospitality, which may attract both visitors and those engaging in more serious offences. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 59% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the seasonal influx of tourists drawn to Oswestry’s heritage sites and independent stores. Public order offences also rose, sitting 36% above the UK average, linked to the longer evenings and increased foot traffic typical of summer. However, the decline in anti-social behaviour—down 40.6% from May—suggests that local efforts to manage community tensions may be bearing fruit. The contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent crimes highlights the shifting dynamics of risk in the area. As June marks the start of the summer season, the interplay between tourism, local demographics, and policing strategies will likely shape the crime picture in the months ahead.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in robbery, bicycle theft, and drugs-related crimes, all rising from zero to one or two incidents. These changes, though small in absolute terms, highlight pockets of vulnerability. Robbery, for instance, surged by 100%—a single incident in June compared to none in May—possibly linked to summer foot traffic patterns or the timing of local events. Bicycle theft, which jumped to three cases, was 186% above the UK average, suggesting a potential mismatch between local cycling infrastructure and theft prevention measures. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 40.6% to 19 incidents, a decline that may reflect the start of the school term or the impact of community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.9% of all crimes, though they were 8% above the UK average. This contrast with anti-social behaviour’s 23% deficit underscores the uneven distribution of crime types in the area.

Oswestry's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 16.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.4 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns often seen in market towns, where crime rates tend to moderate as the summer begins and local rhythms shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of five crimes per day in June—a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of low-level incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals living in the area. With a population of 17,554, this monthly exposure rate suggests that most residents are not directly affected by crime, though the distribution of incidents across crime types indicates areas of concern. The drop from the previous month may partly reflect improved community engagement or the timing of local events that temporarily reduced opportunities for certain offences.