Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B77 · Staffordshire
161
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.
Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 161 incidents compared to 20, a 8.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Public order (11), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 20 vs 161 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Public order while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 161).