Oswestry Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Oswestry’s crime rate in October 2025 was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime, particularly in property-related offences such as shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both of which were significantly below national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences, however, accounted for 52.5% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000—slightly above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This mix of crime types may reflect the town’s character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where social interactions in public areas could contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social behaviour. October’s seasonal context, marked by shorter days and the approach of Halloween, likely influenced patterns of activity, with increased social gatherings amplifying incidents of anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, the lower rates of property crime may be linked to the area’s smaller scale and lower population density, which can reduce opportunities for theft compared to larger urban centres. These factors collectively illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a safety profile that diverges from the UK average in key areas.

October 2025 saw a 56.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 16 to 25 incidents, while violence and sexual offences also climbed by 15.6%, from 45 to 52. These increases may be partly explained by the darker evenings and Halloween-related activities, which can amplify public disorder. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary both fell sharply—shoplifting dropped by 50.0% (10 to 5) and burglary by 66.7% (3 to 1)—a trend consistent with seasonal patterns where reduced foot traffic in retail areas may deter such offences. Oswestry’s public order crimes were 43% below the UK average, and shoplifting rates were 52% lower, reflecting a crime profile that diverges from national norms in these categories. For residents, the decline in burglary is a tangible sign of improved safety in homes and businesses.

Oswestry's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.3. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where daily crime counts averaged roughly three incidents per day over the 31-day period. When scaled to the population of 17,554, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 177 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. The contrast with the UK’s overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 highlights Oswestry’s position as a safer area, particularly in categories like shoplifting and burglary, where local rates were significantly below the UK average. While such metrics may not capture the full human impact of individual incidents, they provide a tangible benchmark for residents to gauge their community’s safety in relation to national trends.