Total Crime Rate
11.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burlish Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 19th lowest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Burlish Close (DY13 8XN) in the last 12 months was 11.2 per 1,000 residents and was 91.4% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burlish Close (DY13 8XN), the main crime hotspot is near Gala Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 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 | Other crime | Morgan Drive | Further action is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mostyn Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thirlmere Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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