Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Alvechurch and Upper Arley recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 22 and 24 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Upper Arley has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 22 vs 24 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Other theft while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 24).