Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY11 · Shropshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Oswestry recorded notably higher crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 30 vs 20 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Oswestry sees higher rates of Drugs (2), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (2). 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, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Oswestry — 20 vs 30 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Oswestry saw higher rates of Drugs while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 30).