Crime Rate in Kimberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kimberley

The total recorded crimes in Kimberley, Broxtowe, UK in February 2026 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimberley crime rate of 3.51 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Kimberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strathglen Close with total crimes: 6
  • Goodwin Drive with total crimes: 3
  • The Glebe 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)
Beeston CentralNA NA862 1658 1
Beeston WestNA NA748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary'sNA NA729 3577 3
Chilwell WestNA NA531 5479 4
Stapleford NorthNA NA437 10432 6
Eastwood HilltopNA NA516 6372 8
Stapleford South WestNA NA363 13409 7
GreasleyNA NA492 7350 11
Nuthall East & StrelleyNA NA487 8360 9
Stapleford South EastNA NA464 9349 12
Beeston NorthNA NA376 12352 10
Toton & Chilwell MeadowsNA NA428 11346 13
Awsworth, Cossall & TrowellNA NA304 14322 14
Attenborough & Chilwell EastNA NA297 15252 15
BramcoteNA NA249 16233 16
Beeston RylandsNA NA180 18169 17
Watnall & Nuthall WestNA NA204 17167 18
BrinsleyNA NA110 19119 19
Eastwood HallNA NA73 2061 20

Kimberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Shoplifting 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 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 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 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
September 20251
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
September 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20254
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
July 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202611
December 202513
November 202518
October 202511
September 202521
August 20255
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
July 20252
June 20254
February 20252

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20265
December 20252
November 20257
October 20252
September 20256
July 20258
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20268
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20254
August 20254
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20252
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
April 20251

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20251
November 202512
October 20255
September 202510
August 20258
July 202513
June 202517
May 20252
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
August 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Kimberley in February 2026

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

1. Strathglen Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. Goodwin Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. The Glebe (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Westby Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Spring Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
9. Nine Corners (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. A6096 (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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