Crime in Porthill: statistics, rates and trends
227 crimes were recorded in Porthill in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Porthill at a glance
- Crime trends in Porthill
- Types of crime in Porthill
- Porthill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Porthill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Porthill
- Population and deprivation in Porthill
- Questions about crime in Porthill
- About this data
227 crimes were recorded in Porthill in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 92 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Porthill has the 2,638th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Porthill | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 227 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,842 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Porthill was highest in the year to July 2021 (399 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (225). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 227 | 59.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 246 | 64.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 225 | 58.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 261 | 67.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 347 | 90.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 399 | 103.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 311 | 80.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 326 | 84.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 300 | 78.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 6 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Porthill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 92 | 23.9 | 0.70 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 13.8 | 0.90 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 8.1 | 1.19 | +82% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.1 | 0.42 | -33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +20% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 1.26 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +200% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.27 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Porthill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Porthill recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Porthill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Porthill recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 23.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Porthill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Porthill recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Porthill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Porthill recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Porthill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Porthill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Porthill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Porthill recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Porthill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Porthill recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Porthill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Porthill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Porthill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Porthill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Porthill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Porthill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Porthill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Porthill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Porthill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Porthill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Porthill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Porthill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Porthill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Porthill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porthill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +476% |
| Belle Vue | 212 | 45.6 | -23% |
| Copthorne | 262 | 49.8 | -16% |
| Radbrook | 174 | 22.7 | -62% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 453 | 80.1 | +36% |
| Meole | 371 | 117.7 | +99% |
| Abbey | 334 | 52.3 | -11% |
| Bagley | 266 | 57.5 | -3% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Porthill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Longner Street | 16 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 15 |
| On or near Frankwell | 14 |
| On or near Millingtons Way | 10 |
| On or near Nettles Lane | 10 |
| On or near Water Lane | 9 |
| On or near Canonbury | 8 |
| On or near A458 | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Porthill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 74 | 32.6% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 23.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
Porthill has an estimated population of 3,842. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Porthill sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Porthill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 27.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Porthill a safe place to live?
Porthill recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Porthill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Porthill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porthill was down 8% on the year before: 227 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Porthill?
Porthill is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Porthill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.