Total Crime Rate
74.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rectory Lane area has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 123rd highest 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 Rectory Lane (DY13 0TB) in the last 12 months was 74.7 per 1,000 residents and was 42.8% lower than the Areley Kings & Riverside average (130.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Rectory Lane (DY13 0TB), the main crime hotspot is near Bower Bank, with 7 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Areley Kings & Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dunley Gardens | — |
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