Total Crime Rate
2.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Portia Avenue area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shirley South , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 671 local areas in Solihull .
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 Portia Avenue (B90 2NN) in the last 12 months was 2.6 per 1,000 residents and was 97.1% lower than the Shirley South average (90.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Portia Avenue (B90 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Gilliver Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Solihull| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Shirley Park Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gilliver Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Police Station | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Gilliver Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Possession of weapons | Gilliver Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | School Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Gilliver Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Gilliver Road | — |
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