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 April 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Cross & Portland crime rate of 8.68 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 Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Street with total crimes: 6
  • The Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Old Chapel Close with total crimes: 3

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 April 2025 the Kirkby Cross & Portland has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 17th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)
Hucknall Central133 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit103 3983 31,048 2
Carsic107 21,143 2870 3
Leamington44 10738 5688 4
Skegby90 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West51 7613 11637 5
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse71 5704 6594 8
Sutton Central & New Cross51 8657 9630 6
Hucknall North56 6679 8529 9
Hucknall South49 9680 7398 12
Huthwaite & Brierley37 11652 10498 10
Selston29 13463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal31 12278 15360 13
Abbey Hill22 16285 13216 18
Ashfields23 14282 14263 14
Kingsway23 15228 18238 17
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood18 18270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's14 21216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood16 19135 22139 20
Larwood7 23144 20109 22
The Dales15 20105 23104 23
Underwood10 22141 21129 21

Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20257
February 202511
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20259
December 20242
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Kirkby Cross & Portland in April 2025

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

1. Mayfield Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Old Chapel Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. King Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hodgkinson Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cree'S Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Ropeway (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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