Crime Rate in Birley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birley

The total recorded crimes in Birley, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 141 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birley crime rate of 4.58 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 Birley, encompassing approximately 30,756 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-33.87% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (8.82% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Birley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dyke Vale Way with total crimes: 7
  • Fern View Close with total crimes: 6
  • Weakland Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Birley?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Birley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1851 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Birley had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,691 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birley recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birley has recorded 141 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 21th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Birley crimes were 1,851. The crime rate of Birley in 2024 was 60.18 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birley were around 1,691 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.98 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birley)CrimesRank (Birley)CrimesRank (Birley)
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
Beighton182 141,704 211,618 22
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
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

Birley 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 20256
April 202513
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 586 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202562
May 202561
April 202560
March 202554
February 202540
January 202553
December 202428
November 202447
October 202457
September 202433
August 202450

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202511
April 202512
March 20254
February 202511
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 202418

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202512
April 202526
March 202525
February 202526
January 202517
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202535
April 202535
March 202524
February 20257
January 202516
December 202426
November 202425
October 202438
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 202414
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Birley in July 2025

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

1. Dyke Vale Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Fern View Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Weakland Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Silkstone Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Jaunty Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Jaunty Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Jaunty Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Birley Lane (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1

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