Crime Rate in Beighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Beighton

The total recorded crimes in Beighton, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Beighton crime rate of 5.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (41.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
Beighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Gate Avenue with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Sevenairs Road with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the Beighton has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 5.18 ranking 14th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Beighton)CrimesRank (Beighton)CrimesRank (Beighton)
City702 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave729 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow547 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle359 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall412 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park296 63,400 63,315 6
Southey252 103,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne267 73,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse202 132,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley263 83,314 82,758 9
East Ecclesfield253 92,446 132,622 11
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale241 113,157 102,500 13
Shiregreen and Brightside175 162,614 122,563 12
Beauchief and Greenhill205 122,177 162,211 16
Walkley181 152,327 142,408 14
Hillsborough166 182,239 152,222 15
Stocksbridge and Upper Don170 172,089 171,952 17
Richmond139 221,893 191,932 18
Graves Park164 192,005 181,626 21
Birley141 211,851 201,691 19
Mosborough163 201,627 221,631 20
Dore and Totley89 241,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield83 251,189 231,110 24
Stannington92 231,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall73 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool74 26928 26765 27
Fulwood59 28653 28556 28

Beighton 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 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202531
May 202533
April 202557
March 202533
February 202532
January 202521
December 20246
November 202424
October 202417
September 202417
August 202444

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
May 202516
April 202513
March 202514
February 202522
January 20259
December 20249
November 202413
October 202413
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20259
December 20249
November 202414
October 202416
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 464 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202545
May 202550
April 202552
March 202533
February 202525
January 202528
December 202426
November 202429
October 202435
September 202431
August 202454

A total of 222 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20256
May 20255
April 202519
March 202510
February 20254
January 202511
December 202411
November 20249
October 202411
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 202515
April 202515
March 20254
February 20256
January 202517
December 202414
November 20247
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20255
December 20249
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Beighton in July 2025

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

1. Meadow Gate Avenue (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Public order3
3. Sevenairs Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons1
4. Violet Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Rainbow Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
7. Brookhouse Court (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tulip Tree Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Ivy Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1

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