Church Stretton vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Church Stretton

SY6 · Shropshire

5

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Shoplifting1
  • Vehicle crime1

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 5, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), 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 Church Stretton or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 5 vs 24 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 24).

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