Total Crime Rate
69.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portfield Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Central , and the 144th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
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 Portfield Street (HR1 2SE) in the last 12 months was 69.7 per 1,000 residents and was 84.1% lower than the Central average (437.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portfield Street (HR1 2SE), the main crime hotspot is near Ledbury Court. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eign Road | Under investigation |
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