Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY6 · Dudley
107
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 107 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 20, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Burglary (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 107 incidents. That is 81% 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 Burglary while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 107).