Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY5 · Dudley
330
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 330 incidents in April 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 330 incidents compared to 24, a 13.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (28), while Upper Arley has more Drugs (1). Dudley 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 Dudley — 24 vs 330 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 330).