Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B98 · Worcestershire
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Redditch recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 24, a 6.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redditch sees higher rates of Other theft (13), while Upper Arley has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Redditch — 24 vs 150 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, Redditch saw higher rates of Other theft while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 150).