Total Crime Rate
15.5 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Portland Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in North Claines & Salwarpe , and the 44th lowest crime rate of 427 local areas in Wychavon .
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 Portland Close (WR3 7SY) in the last 12 months was 15.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the North Claines & Salwarpe average (45.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portland Close (WR3 7SY), the main crime hotspot is near Ladywood Road. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Claines & Salwarpe| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ladywood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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