Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY10 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Oswestry Rural has less crime — 1 vs 13 incidents in February 2026.
Lydham recorded substantially more crime than Oswestry Rural in February 2026 — 13 incidents compared to 1, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (3), while Oswestry Rural has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer crimes than Lydham — 1 vs 13 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Oswestry Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lydham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Oswestry Rural had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Oswestry Rural recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 13).