Crime in Porthill: statistics, rates and trends
219 crimes were recorded in Porthill in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (85), anti-social behaviour (52) and criminal damage and arson (33) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,734th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Porthill | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 219 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.0 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,842 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Porthill peaked in the year to August 2021 (407 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (217). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 219 | 57.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 254 | 66.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 217 | 56.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 269 | 70.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 327 | 85.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 407 | 105.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 311 | 80.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 328 | 85.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 295 | 76.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Porthill recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (27% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (35% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 103 to 85 and anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 13.5 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 8.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Porthill; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Porthill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +494% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | -16% |
| Copthorne | 261 | 49.6 | -13% |
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -62% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +40% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +98% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | -9% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Porthill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 18 |
| On or near Longner Street | 14 |
| On or near Frankwell | 11 |
| On or near Millingtons Way | 10 |
| On or near Nettles Lane | 10 |
| On or near Canonbury | 9 |
| On or near Hafren Close | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
Of the 167 crimes in Porthill with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
Porthill has an estimated population of 3,842 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (14.8%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and more private renting (28%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Porthill average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Porthill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 14.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Porthill a safe place to live?
Porthill recorded 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,734th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Porthill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Porthill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Porthill was down 14% on the year before: 219 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Porthill?
About 3,842 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Porthill?
Porthill is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.