Total Crime Rate
189.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Finepoint Way area has the 6th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 31st highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Finepoint Way (DY11 7FF) in the last 12 months was 189.6 per 1,000 residents and was 45.1% higher than the Areley Kings & Riverside average (130.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 96.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Finepoint Way (DY11 7FF), the main crime hotspot is near Rickets Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Areley Kings & Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shopping Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Minster Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rickets Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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