Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
61
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
25
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Upper Arley has less crime — 25 vs 61 incidents in March 2026.
Kidsgrove recorded notably higher crime than Upper Arley in March 2026 — 61 vs 25 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (8), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Kidsgrove — 25 vs 61 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 61).