Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE13 · Staffordshire
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Branston has less crime — 7 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.
Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Branston in April 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 7, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Branston sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and 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, Branston recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 7 vs 24 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Branston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Branston saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Branston recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 24).