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 July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Areley Kings & Riverside crime rate of 5.56 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Areley Kings & Riverside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Yarranton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lower Lickhill Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Areley Kings & Riverside has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)CrimesRank (Areley Kings & Riverside)
Aggborough & Spennells170 12,111 11,547 1
Blakebrook & Habberley South135 21,333 21,302 2
Broadwaters79 6937 51,136 3
Foley Park & Hoobrook102 31,063 31,003 4
Mitton91 5940 4916 5
Franche & Habberley North97 4864 6805 6
Bewdley & Rock77 7696 8640 7
Offmore & Comberton57 10585 9575 9
Wyre Forest Rural63 9531 10554 10
Wribbenhall & Arley26 11252 11315 11
Lickhill20 12147 12123 12

Areley Kings & Riverside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
May 202520
April 202527
March 202518
February 20253
January 202510
December 202410
November 20249
October 202413
September 202411
August 202425

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 202517
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202527
April 202518
March 202518
February 202514
January 202515
December 202416
November 202418
October 202413
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Areley Kings & Riverside in July 2025

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

1. Yarranton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Cedar Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lower Lickhill Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Elmfield Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Dewberry Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Berkeley Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Barnfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. B4196 (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Almond Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oakhampton Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1

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