Oswestry Rural North vs Bowdon
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Oswestry Rural North vs Bowdon Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oswestry Rural North safer than Bowdon?
Oswestry Rural North has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 687 crimes in the last 12 months. Bowdon has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 11 crimes. Bowdon scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Oswestry Rural North vs Bowdon?
Oswestry Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bowdon shows +175% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon?
In Oswestry Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (323 incidents). In Bowdon, it is Violent Crime (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon?
Oswestry Rural North recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bowdon recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Oswestry Rural North vs Bowdon?
Violent crime in Oswestry Rural North totalled 323 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 4 in Bowdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Oswestry Rural North recorded 635 crimes (now 687, a change of +8.2%). Bowdon recorded 4 crimes previously (now 11, +175%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Oswestry Rural North has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Bowdon has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon?
Oswestry Rural North falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Bowdon is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Oswestry Rural North or Bowdon on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Oswestry Rural North and Bowdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.