Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Upper Arley recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 20 incidents compared to 4, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Upper Arley sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7) and Shoplifting (2), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (1). 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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 4 vs 20 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Upper Arley saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 20).