Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B60 · Worcestershire
105
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 20 vs 105 incidents in February 2026.
Bromsgrove recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in February 2026 — 105 incidents compared to 20, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Public order (9), 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 Bromsgrove — 20 vs 105 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Public order while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (20 vs 105).