Bidford-on-Avon vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bidford-on-Avon

B50 · Warwickshire

54

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Burglary5

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting2

Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 54 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bidford-on-Avon recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 54 incidents compared to 20, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bidford-on-Avon sees higher rates of Burglary (5), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (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 Bidford-on-Avon or Upper Arley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Bidford-on-Avon — 20 vs 54 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bidford-on-Avon and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bidford-on-Avon saw higher rates of Burglary while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 54).

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