Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 1, a 20.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Montgomery sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Upper Arley has more Violence & sexual offences (8) and Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 1 vs 20 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Montgomery saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 20).