Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B63 · Dudley
149
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 149 incidents in April 2026.
Hurst Green recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 149 incidents compared to 24, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hurst Green sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (20) and Vehicle crime (14), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Hurst Green — 24 vs 149 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hurst Green saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 149).