Total Crime Rate
163.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Porthouse Rise area has the 5th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishops Frome & Cradley , and the 47th highest crime rate of 626 local areas in Herefordshire, County of .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Porthouse Rise (HR7 4FS) in the last 12 months was 163.4 per 1,000 residents and was 347.0% higher than the Bishops Frome & Cradley average (36.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 275.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 59.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Porthouse Rise (HR7 4FS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Frome Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Porthouse Rise (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishops Frome & Cradley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lower Hardwick Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Porthouse Rise | Under investigation |
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