Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 125 incidents compared to 20, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (10), while Upper Arley has more Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 20 vs 125 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 125).