Bromsgrove vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bromsgrove

B61 · Worcestershire

85

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences40
  • Shoplifting10
  • Public order10

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 85 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bromsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 85 incidents compared to 24, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (10), 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bromsgrove or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Bromsgrove — 24 vs 85 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 85).

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