Crime Rate in Beighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beighton

The total recorded crimes in Beighton, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beighton crime rate of 4.44 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 Beighton, encompassing approximately 35,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
Beighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sevenairs Road with total crimes: 20
  • Meadow Gate Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Beighton?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Beighton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1704 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Beighton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Beighton had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,618 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Beighton recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Beighton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Beighton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Beighton has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 4.44 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Beighton crimes were 1,704. The crime rate of Beighton in 2024 was 48.52 (year) or 4.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Beighton were around 1,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.07 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beighton)CrimesRank (Beighton)CrimesRank (Beighton)
City631 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave825 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow415 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle318 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall335 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park252 73,400 63,315 6
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale259 63,157 102,500 13
Southey248 83,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne227 103,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse179 172,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley240 93,314 82,758 9
East Ecclesfield190 132,446 132,622 11
Stocksbridge and Upper Don195 112,089 171,952 17
Shiregreen and Brightside184 162,614 122,563 12
Walkley191 122,327 142,408 14
Hillsborough189 142,239 152,222 15
Beauchief and Greenhill185 152,177 162,211 16
Richmond156 211,893 191,932 18
Graves Park171 182,005 181,626 21
Birley165 191,851 201,691 19
Mosborough135 221,627 221,631 20
Dore and Totley82 231,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield79 241,189 231,110 24
Stannington71 251,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall55 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

Beighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202552
March 202533
February 202525
January 202528
December 202426
November 202429
October 202435
September 202431
August 202454
July 202432
June 202462
May 202434

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202519
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202557
March 202533
February 202532
January 202521
December 20246
November 202424
October 202417
September 202417
August 202444
July 202426
June 202426
May 202440

A total of 177 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202514
February 202522
January 20259
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247
July 202415
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 239 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202517
March 202524
February 202519
January 202523
December 202419
November 202412
October 202419
September 202423
August 202423
July 202415
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 20254
February 20256
January 202517
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 20247
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Beighton in May 2025

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

1. Sevenairs Road (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
2. Meadow Gate Avenue (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ivy Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Delves Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Lundwood Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rose Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Delves Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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