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 January 2026 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkby Cross & Portland crime rate of 26.05 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 Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (340.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 15
  • Old Chapel Close with total crimes: 11
  • Station Street with total crimes: 11

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 January 2026 the Kirkby Cross & Portland has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 26.05 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)CrimesRank (Kirkby Cross & Portland)
Hucknall Central135 11,459 11,416 1
Greenwood & Summit97 3983 31,048 2
Carsic103 21,143 2870 3
Leamington62 7738 5688 4
Skegby94 4953 4615 7
Hucknall West67 6613 11637 5
Hucknall South76 5680 7398 12
Sutton Central & New Cross45 11657 9630 6
Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse58 8704 6594 8
Hucknall North55 10679 8529 9
Huthwaite & Brierley41 12652 10498 10
Selston24 16463 12440 11
Stanton Hill & Teversal27 14278 15360 13
Abbey Hill20 18285 13216 18
Kingsway31 13228 18238 17
Ashfields21 17282 14263 14
Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood24 15270 16249 16
Sutton St Mary's19 19216 19164 19
Jacksdale & Westwood10 21135 22139 20
Larwood10 22144 20109 22
Underwood16 20141 21129 21
The Dales9 23105 23104 23

Kirkby Cross & Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20255

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 January 2026

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

1. Alfred Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour14
Burglary1
2. Old Chapel Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Station Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
5. Cobden Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Hill (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. King Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hodgkinson Road (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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