Total Crime Rate
131.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilden Top Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 58th highest crime rate of 334 local areas in Wyre Forest .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilden Top Road (DY13 9JQ) in the last 12 months was 131.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.4% 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 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 188.9% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 108.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 154.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilden Top Road (DY13 9JQ), the main crime hotspot is near The Slad. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 14 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 | The Slad | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wivelden Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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