Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 24, a 5.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shrewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Upper Arley has more 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 Shrewsbury — 24 vs 141 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shrewsbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 141).