Crime Rate in Kirkby Cross & Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkby Cross & Portland

The total recorded crimes in Kirkby Cross & Portland, Ashfield, UK in February 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Cross & Portland crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Kirkby Cross & Portland, encompassing approximately 2,188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-70.59% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Station Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kirkby Cross & Portland?

To understand the safety of Kirkby Cross & Portland, we need to analyze Kirkby Cross & Portland crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashfield:

    • In 2024, Kirkby Cross & Portland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ashfield average, with 270 crimes compared to 525.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kirkby Cross & Portland recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

    • In 2023, Kirkby Cross & Portland had fewer crimes than the Ashfield average, with 258 crimes compared to 461. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kirkby Cross & Portland recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Ashfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashfield, Kirkby Cross & Portland has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Kirkby Cross & Portland crimes were 270. The crime rate of Kirkby Cross & Portland in 2024 was 123.39 (year) or 10.28 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Ashfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkby Cross & Portland were around 258 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.91 (year) or 9.83 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Ashfield.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)
Hucknall CentralNA NA1,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & SummitNA NA983 31,048 2
CarsicNA NA1,143 2870 3
LeamingtonNA NA738 5688 4
SkegbyNA NA953 4615 7
Hucknall WestNA NA613 11637 5
Sutton Central & New CrossNA NA657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby WoodhouseNA NA704 6594 8
Hucknall SouthNA NA680 7398 12
Hucknall NorthNA NA679 8529 9
Huthwaite & BrierleyNA NA652 10498 10
SelstonNA NA463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & TeversalNA NA278 15360 13
Abbey HillNA NA285 13216 18
AshfieldsNA NA282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow WoodNA NA270 16249 16
KingswayNA NA228 18238 17
Sutton St Mary'sNA NA216 19164 19
Jacksdale & WestwoodNA NA135 22139 20
LarwoodNA NA144 20109 22
UnderwoodNA NA141 21129 21
The DalesNA NA105 23104 23

Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20255

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20256
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202510
November 202513
October 20257
September 202511
August 20257
July 202512
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
October 20255

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202617
November 202513
October 20254
September 20259
August 20253
July 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 202622
December 20255
November 20254
October 20251
September 20255
August 20254
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 202511

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
September 20253
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20254
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Kirkby Cross & Portland in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kirkby Cross & Portland postcode area is presented below.

1. Station Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
3. Alfred Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Wicket Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Pennyroyal Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Cobden Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springmeadow (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cree'S Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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