Birmingham vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Birmingham

B76 · Birmingham

34

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

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 34 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Birmingham recorded notably higher crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 34 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Birmingham or Upper Arley safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 20 vs 34 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birmingham and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 34).

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