Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Mansfield, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 6.72 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 Portland, encompassing approximately 13,846 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-43.90% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Belvedere Street with total crimes: 11

How safe is Portland?

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

  • Relative to Mansfield:

    • In 2024, Portland reported a higher crime volume than the Mansfield average, with 1,272 crimes compared to 342. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Portland witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

    • In 2023, Portland experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mansfield average, with 1,210 crimes compared to 322. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Portland witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the Mansfield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Portland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Portland has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 6.72 ranking 1th out of 35 in the Mansfield, UK

In 2024, the total Portland crimes were 1,272. The crime rate of Portland in 2024 was 91.87 (year) or 7.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mansfield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Portland were around 1,210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.39 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mansfield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)
Woodlands78 31,051 21,004 2
Carr Bank84 2792 4717 4
Newgate44 10692 7777 3
Ladybrook65 6799 3673 6
Oak Tree76 4694 6712 5
Broomhill71 5696 5613 7
Sandhurst49 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood38 12641 8507 9
Yeoman Hill48 8323 13331 13
Market Warsop47 9295 15361 12
Oakham28 15410 11427 10
Park Hall42 11416 10372 11
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill25 17374 12268 16
Brick Kiln31 13253 17258 17
Racecourse25 18314 14285 14
Warsop Carrs31 14234 18220 19
Kingsway22 20220 19284 15
Sherwood27 16260 16254 18
Lindhurst22 19106 29106 26
Woodhouse20 21178 24180 20
Berry Hill13 28201 20158 23
Newlands16 24197 21167 21
Netherfield15 26189 22162 22
Penniment19 22177 25147 24
Peafields17 23186 23140 25
Abbott16 25110 2793 29
Holly13 27151 2690 30
Hornby12 29106 28102 27
Kings Walk7 3287 3298 28
Ling Forest5 3493 3084 31
Maun Valley8 3060 3453 35
Grange Farm7 3191 3169 32
Eakring4 3557 3568 33
Meden5 3375 3356 34
Manor1 3618 3623 36

Portland 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 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (25 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202530
May 202528
April 202534
March 202520
February 202523
January 202524
December 202418
November 202428
October 202426
September 202428

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 202515
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410

A total of 130 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202512
May 202519
April 202519
March 202514
February 202517
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202541
May 202563
April 202524
March 202549
February 202527
January 202525
December 202426
November 202430
October 202433
September 202431

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Portland in July 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Robbery1
3. Belvedere Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Moor Lane (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Commercial Gate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Princes Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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