Upper Arley vs Whitchurch Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

20

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting2

Whitchurch Rural

SY13 · Shropshire

4

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3
  • Drugs1

Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Arley or Whitchurch Rural safer?

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.

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

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).

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