Total Crime Rate
156.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portway Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Princes End , and the 151st highest crime rate of 954 local areas in Sandwell .
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 Portway Road (WS10 7EQ) in the last 12 months was 156.1 per 1,000 residents and was 53.5% higher than the Princes End average (101.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 35 (≈ 67.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portway Road (WS10 7EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Monway Terrace | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Monway Terrace | Under investigation |
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