Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
85
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 85 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).