Crime Rate in Kimberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kimberley

The total recorded crimes in Kimberley, Broxtowe, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimberley crime rate of 3.62 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 Kimberley, encompassing approximately 9,679 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Kimberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Broxtowe Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kimberley?

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

  • Relative to Broxtowe:

    • In 2024, Kimberley reported a higher crime volume than the Broxtowe average, with 536 crimes compared to 419. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kimberley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kimberley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Broxtowe average, with 464 crimes compared to 354. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kimberley witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Broxtowe, Kimberley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kimberley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kimberley has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Broxtowe, UK

In 2024, the total Kimberley crimes were 536. The crime rate of Kimberley in 2024 was 55.37 (year) or 4.61 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kimberley were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.93 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Broxtowe.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broxtowe)CrimesRank (Broxtowe)CrimesRank (Broxtowe)
Beeston Central92 1862 1658 1
Beeston West68 3748 2601 2
Nuthall East & Strelley89 2487 8360 9
Eastwood St Mary's64 4729 3577 3
Chilwell West48 5531 5479 4
Stapleford North29 12437 10432 6
Eastwood Hilltop36 9516 6372 8
Toton & Chilwell Meadows44 6428 11346 13
Stapleford South West24 15363 13409 7
Greasley38 8492 7350 11
Stapleford South East38 7464 9349 12
Beeston North33 11376 12352 10
Bramcote29 13249 16233 16
Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell21 16304 14322 14
Attenborough & Chilwell East27 14297 15252 15
Beeston Rylands14 17180 18169 17
Watnall & Nuthall West14 18204 17167 18
Brinsley4 19110 19119 19
Eastwood Hall3 2073 2061 20

Kimberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412
July 202420
June 202436
May 202416

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202419
September 202427
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Kimberley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kimberley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
2. Broxtowe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Noel Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Strathglen Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. The Glebe (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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