Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Mansfield, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 9.32 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (81.48% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 29
  • Belvedere Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Portland has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 8.96 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)
Woodlands86 21,051 21,004 2
Newgate67 3692 7777 3
Ladybrook50 8799 3673 6
Carr Bank65 4792 4717 4
Oak Tree60 5694 6712 5
Broomhill52 7696 5613 7
Oakham53 6410 11427 10
Sandhurst45 10484 9515 8
Ransom Wood32 14641 8507 9
Park Hall47 9416 10372 11
Market Warsop39 11295 15361 12
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill22 20374 12268 16
Sherwood37 12260 16254 18
Yeoman Hill26 17323 13331 13
Brick Kiln36 13253 17258 17
Racecourse30 15314 14285 14
Kingsway19 22220 19284 15
Peafields28 16186 23140 25
Warsop Carrs18 24234 18220 19
Penniment25 18177 25147 24
Netherfield22 19189 22162 22
Woodhouse22 21178 24180 20
Berry Hill18 23201 20158 23
Newlands16 25197 21167 21
Lindhurst11 28106 29106 26
Holly8 32151 2690 30
Abbott14 26110 2793 29
Hornby9 30106 28102 27
Maun Valley11 2760 3453 35
Kings Walk5 3587 3298 28
Ling Forest10 2993 3084 31
Grange Farm7 3391 3169 32
Eakring9 3157 3568 33
Meden5 3475 3356 34
Manor1 3618 3623 36

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202524
December 202418
November 202428
October 202426
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433
June 202442
May 202423

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202517
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 202419
July 202421
May 20241

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
May 20244

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 380 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202527
January 202525
December 202426
November 202430
October 202433
September 202431
August 202427
July 202441
June 202458
May 202433

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Portland in March 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting20
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Belvedere Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Commercial Gate (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Market Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lindsay Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
8. Cambridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
10. Radford Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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