Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY10 · Worcestershire
118
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 118 incidents in April 2026.
Kidderminster recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 24, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (29) and Criminal damage & arson (11), 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 Kidderminster — 24 vs 118 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 118).