Crime Rate in Portland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Portland

The total recorded crimes in Portland, Mansfield, UK in February 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Portland crime rate of 6.43 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 Feb were:

  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (30.77% 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: 16
  • Belvedere Street with total crimes: 15

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 February 2025 the Portland has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 6.43 ranking 2th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)CrimesRank (Mansfield)
Woodlands95 11,051 21,004 2
Newgate59 3692 7777 3
Ladybrook21 16799 3673 6
Carr Bank48 5792 4717 4
Broomhill53 4696 5613 7
Oak Tree37 9694 6712 5
Park Hall43 6416 10372 11
Sandhurst42 7484 9515 8
Ransom Wood33 11641 8507 9
Market Warsop40 8295 15361 12
Oakham34 10410 11427 10
Bull Farm and Pleasley Hill14 25374 12268 16
Newlands24 12197 21167 21
Yeoman Hill20 17323 13331 13
Racecourse24 13314 14285 14
Kingsway22 14220 19284 15
Peafields21 15186 23140 25
Sherwood16 22260 16254 18
Brick Kiln16 21253 17258 17
Warsop Carrs19 18234 18220 19
Penniment18 19177 25147 24
Woodhouse15 23178 24180 20
Berry Hill14 24201 20158 23
Holly16 20151 2690 30
Netherfield10 28189 22162 22
Lindhurst6 32106 29106 26
Abbott12 26110 2793 29
Hornby9 29106 28102 27
Grange Farm12 2791 3169 32
Kings Walk5 3387 3298 28
Ling Forest4 3493 3084 31
Meden8 3075 3356 34
Eakring6 3157 3568 33
Maun Valley2 3560 3453 35
ManorNA NA18 3623 36

Portland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 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
March 20243

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202513
December 20249
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 202419
July 202421
May 20241
March 202435

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202523
January 202524
December 202418
November 202428
October 202426
September 202428
August 202427
July 202433
June 202442
May 202423
April 20242
March 202428

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 354 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202527
January 202525
December 202426
November 202430
October 202433
September 202431
August 202427
July 202441
June 202458
May 202433
March 202423

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
May 20244
March 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Portland in February 2025

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

1. Commercial Street (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Belvedere Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Commercial Gate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. York Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Bishop Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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