Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B36 · Solihull
270
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 270 incidents in April 2026.
Castle Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 270 incidents compared to 24, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castle Bromwich sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (39) and Criminal damage & arson (37), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Castle Bromwich sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upper Arley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Castle Bromwich — 24 vs 270 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castle Bromwich saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 270).