Tamworth vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Tamworth

B78 · Staffordshire

108

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft10

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Shoplifting3
  • Drugs1

Upper Arley has less crime — 24 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Tamworth recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 24, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Tamworth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (22) and Other theft (10), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tamworth or Upper Arley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 24 vs 108 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Tamworth and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Tamworth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 108).

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