Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highgrove area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Oswestry East , and the 175th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Highgrove (SY11 2YF) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 73.4% lower than the Oswestry East average (64.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highgrove (SY11 2YF), the main crime hotspot is near Campbell Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oswestry East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Kensington Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cabin Lane | Under investigation |
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