Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 8, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Upper Arley has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Shoplifting (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, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 8 vs 20 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 20).