Stafford vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Stafford

ST17 · Staffordshire

133

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Other theft15

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

25

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Upper Arley has less crime — 25 vs 133 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in March 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 25, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stafford sees higher rates of Other theft (15), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stafford or Upper Arley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 25 vs 133 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Stafford saw higher rates of Other theft while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 133).

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