Myddle vs Oswestry — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Myddle

SY4 · Shropshire

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Weapons possession1

Oswestry

SY11 · Shropshire

30

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences19
  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Drugs2

Myddle has less crime — 2 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Oswestry recorded substantially more crime than Myddle in February 2026 — 30 incidents compared to 2, a 15.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Myddle sees higher rates of Weapons possession (1), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Myddle or Oswestry safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Myddle recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 2 vs 30 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Myddle is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Myddle and Oswestry?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Myddle saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Oswestry had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Myddle recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 30).

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