Total Crime Rate
19.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heathlands area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Areley Kings & Riverside , and the 40th 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 Heathlands (DY13 9NS) in the last 12 months was 19.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.1% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Heathlands (DY13 9NS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Nina Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Areley Kings & Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nina Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Nina Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Worcester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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