Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY9 · Shropshire
13
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Lydham has less crime — 13 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Upper Arley recorded notably higher crime than Lydham in February 2026 — 20 vs 13 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lydham sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (7) and Other theft (3), while Upper Arley has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Shoplifting (2). 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, Lydham recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 13 vs 20 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Lydham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lydham saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Other theft while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Lydham recorded fewer total crimes (13 vs 20).