Crime Rate in Kimberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kimberley

The total recorded crimes in Kimberley, Broxtowe, UK in May 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimberley crime rate of 3.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Kimberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swingate with total crimes: 3
  • Broxtowe Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Greens Lane with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Broxtowe.

    • 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 areas in the Broxtowe.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kimberley has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)
Beeston Central101 1862 1658 1
Beeston West79 2748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary's75 3729 3577 3
Chilwell West52 7531 5479 4
Stapleford South East61 4464 9349 12
Nuthall East & Strelley61 5487 8360 9
Stapleford North54 6437 10432 6
Eastwood Hilltop30 14516 6372 8
Stapleford South West42 9363 13409 7
Greasley43 8492 7350 11
Beeston North40 10376 12352 10
Toton & Chilwell Meadows36 11428 11346 13
Bramcote32 13249 16233 16
Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell23 15304 14322 14
Attenborough & Chilwell East15 17297 15252 15
Beeston Rylands18 16180 18169 17
Watnall & Nuthall West14 18204 17167 18
Brinsley4 20110 19119 19
Eastwood Hall11 1973 2061 20

Kimberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
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 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
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 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202512
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Kimberley in May 2025

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

1. Swingate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Broxtowe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Greens Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Newdigate Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Branklene Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dead Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Church Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Westby Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Tower Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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