Total Crime Rate
38.2 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queens Road area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 118th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queens Road (DY13 0BH) in the last 12 months was 38.2 per 1,000 residents and was 70.8% lower than the Areley Kings & Riverside average (130.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (β 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queens Road (DY13 0BH), the main crime hotspot is near Yarranton Close. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 20 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hermitage Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barnfield Road | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | William Coley Place | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Coley Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Coley Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queen'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Queen'S Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Queen'S Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Larford Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Larford Walk | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodhampton Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Chequers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hermitage Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Yarranton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jackson Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Yarranton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jackson Crescent | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Seedgreen Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Seedgreen Close | Under investigation |
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