Total Crime Rate
32.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portsdown Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hayley Green & Cradley South , and the 300th lowest crime rate of 1,019 local areas in Dudley .
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 Portsdown Road (B63 1HN) in the last 12 months was 32.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.2% lower than the Hayley Green & Cradley South average (40.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 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 Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portsdown Road (B63 1HN), the main crime hotspot is near Mendip Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hayley Green & Cradley South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Doran Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wicklow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mendip Road | Under investigation |
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