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 July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Cross & Portland crime rate of 14.62 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Wicket Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mayfield 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 July 2025 the Kirkby Cross & Portland has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 14.62 ranking 13th out of 22 in the Ashfield, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)
Hucknall Central164 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit107 2983 31,048 2
Carsic87 51,143 2870 3
Skegby105 3953 4615 7
Leamington75 7738 5688 4
Sutton Central & New Cross87 4657 9630 6
Hucknall West69 8613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse77 6704 6594 8
Hucknall South66 9680 7398 12
Hucknall North53 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley50 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal52 11278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 17285 13216 18
Ashfields27 14282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Kingsway13 20228 18238 17
The Dales21 18105 23104 23
Sutton St Mary's14 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood11 22135 22139 20
Larwood11 21144 20109 22
Underwood10 23141 21129 21

Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
April 20252
March 20257
February 202511
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 20258
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkby Cross & Portland in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wicket Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mayfield Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alfred Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. King Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Harebell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Keepers Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Sorrel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spring Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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