Crime Rates at Portland Close, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7SY

Portland Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in North Claines & Salwarpe , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 426 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 21.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.7% lower than the North Claines & Salwarpe average (46.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.6% 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 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.