Total Crime Rate
27.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Olive Grove area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 70th 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 Olive Grove (DY13 8XY) in the last 12 months was 27.0 per 1,000 residents and was 79.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Olive Grove (DY13 8XY), the main crime hotspot is near Moor Hill Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 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 | Lucy Baldwin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Olive Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bewdley Road | — |
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