Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Porthkerry Grove area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Sedgley , and the 144th 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 Porthkerry Grove (DY3 3NF) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.5% lower than the Sedgley average (71.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Porthkerry Grove (DY3 3NF), the main crime hotspot is near Coppice Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sedgley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Coppice Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coppice Close | Under investigation |
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