Total Crime Rate
63.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Port Hill Road area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 292nd highest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .
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 Port Hill Road (SY3 8SA) in the last 12 months was 63.3 per 1,000 residents and was 8.0% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average (58.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 27.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Port Hill Road (SY3 8SA), the main crime hotspot is near Lindale Court. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Lindale Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Porthill Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Pengwern Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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