Crime Rate in Areley Kings & Riverside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Areley Kings & Riverside

The total recorded crimes in Areley Kings & Riverside, Wyre Forest, UK in May 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Areley Kings & Riverside crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Areley Kings & Riverside, encompassing approximately 12,059 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Areley Kings & Riverside Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Yarranton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 5
  • Red House Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Areley Kings & Riverside?

To understand the safety of Areley Kings & Riverside, we need to analyze Areley Kings & Riverside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wyre Forest:

    • In 2024, Areley Kings & Riverside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wyre Forest average, with 763 crimes compared to 852.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Areley Kings & Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

    • In 2023, Areley Kings & Riverside had fewer crimes than the Wyre Forest average, with 633 crimes compared to 796. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Areley Kings & Riverside recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Wyre Forest.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre Forest, Areley Kings & Riverside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Areley Kings & Riverside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Areley Kings & Riverside has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 6.97 ranking 4th out of 11 in the Wyre Forest, UK

In 2024, the total Areley Kings & Riverside crimes were 763. The crime rate of Areley Kings & Riverside in 2024 was 63.27 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

In 2023, the total crimes in Areley Kings & Riverside were around 633 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.49 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wyre Forest.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)
Aggborough & Spennells181 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South114 21,333 21,302 2
Broadwaters79 6937 51,136 3
Foley Park & Hoobrook80 51,063 31,003 4
Mitton92 3940 4916 5
Franche & Habberley North61 7864 6805 6
Bewdley & Rock42 10696 8640 7
Wyre Forest Rural58 8531 10554 10
Offmore & Comberton48 9585 9575 9
Wribbenhall & Arley20 11252 11315 11
Lickhill13 12147 12123 12

Areley Kings & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202518
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202425
July 202422
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202413
September 202422
August 202423
July 202419
June 202442
May 202420

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 202410
November 20248
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 202416
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Areley Kings & Riverside in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Areley Kings & Riverside postcode area is presented below.

1. Yarranton Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Chequers Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Red House Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Linden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Chiltern Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
6. William Coley Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Redstone Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Wesley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Princess Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chesshire Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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