Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 12, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malpas sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Public order (3), while Oswestry has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Drugs (2). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 12 vs 30 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Malpas saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 30).