Crime Rate in Kimberley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kimberley

The total recorded crimes in Kimberley, Broxtowe, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kimberley crime rate of 5.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Kimberley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Almond Close with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Street 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 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 July 2025 the Kimberley has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)CrimesRank (Kimberley)
Beeston Central111 1862 1658 1
Beeston West77 2748 2601 2
Eastwood St Mary's76 3729 3577 3
Chilwell West74 4531 5479 4
Stapleford North49 6437 10432 6
Eastwood Hilltop41 9516 6372 8
Stapleford South West41 10363 13409 7
Greasley41 11492 7350 11
Stapleford South East42 7464 9349 12
Nuthall East & Strelley39 12487 8360 9
Toton & Chilwell Meadows42 8428 11346 13
Beeston North39 13376 12352 10
Awsworth, Cossall & Trowell19 17304 14322 14
Bramcote30 14249 16233 16
Attenborough & Chilwell East24 15297 15252 15
Beeston Rylands21 16180 18169 17
Watnall & Nuthall West13 18204 17167 18
Brinsley9 19110 19119 19
Eastwood Hall6 2073 2061 20

Kimberley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20258
May 202511
April 202517
March 202511
February 20255
January 202512
December 202415
November 202420
October 202417
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 20252
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202419
September 202427
August 202413

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Kimberley in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Almond Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jubilee Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Strathglen Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Lawn Mill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Knowle Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Regent Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Cloverlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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