Kinver vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Kinver

DY7 · Staffordshire

9

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Public order1

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Kinver has less crime — 9 vs 24 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Kinver in April 2026 — 24 incidents compared to 9, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kinver sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Public order (1), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Kinver or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Kinver recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 9 vs 24 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Kinver is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Kinver and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kinver saw higher rates of Other theft and Public order while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Kinver recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 24).

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