Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Mansfield, UK in May 2025 are around 140 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 10.11 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Portland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 31
  • Belvedere Street with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24

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 May 2025 the Portland has recorded 140 crimes with crime rate of 10.11 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)CrimesRank (Portland)
Woodlands90 21,051 21,004 2
Newgate50 8692 7777 3
Ladybrook45 10799 3673 6
Carr Bank82 3792 4717 4
Oakham67 4410 11427 10
Oak Tree66 5694 6712 5
Broomhill65 6696 5613 7
Sandhurst54 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood50 9641 8507 9
Park Hall45 11416 10372 11
Market Warsop34 15295 15361 12
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill36 12374 12268 16
Yeoman Hill30 16323 13331 13
Brick Kiln36 13253 17258 17
Racecourse25 19314 14285 14
Sherwood34 14260 16254 18
Kingsway26 17220 19284 15
Warsop Carrs19 21234 18220 19
Woodhouse26 18178 24180 20
Berry Hill19 20201 20158 23
Newlands18 23197 21167 21
Netherfield15 25189 22162 22
Penniment18 22177 25147 24
Peafields7 31186 23140 25
Meden16 2475 3356 34
Lindhurst10 28106 29106 26
Holly13 26151 2690 30
Hornby10 27106 28102 27
Abbott9 29110 2793 29
Kings Walk6 3287 3298 28
Ling Forest5 3393 3084 31
Grange Farm9 3091 3169 32
Eakring2 3657 3568 33
Maun Valley4 3460 3453 35
Manor3 3518 3623 36

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 202514
February 202517
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 202419
July 202421

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202511
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202534
March 202520
February 202523
January 202524
December 202418
November 202428
October 202426
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20249
October 202410
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202524
March 202549
February 202527
January 202525
December 202426
November 202430
October 202433
September 202431
August 202427
July 202441

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 202412
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 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

High Crime Locations Portland in May 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
2. Belvedere Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting20
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Woodland Park View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1

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