Crime Rate in Birley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birley

The total recorded crimes in Birley, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 165 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birley crime rate of 5.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (1.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Birley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathfield Road with total crimes: 10
  • Spa View Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Silkstone Crescent with total crimes: 10

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 May 2025 the Birley has recorded 165 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birley)CrimesRank (Birley)CrimesRank (Birley)
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
Mosborough135 221,627 221,631 20
Beighton156 201,704 211,618 22
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

Birley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
July 20242

A total of 395 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202524
February 20257
January 202516
December 202426
November 202425
October 202438
September 202420
August 202430
July 202424
June 202474
May 202441

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202412
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 202442
May 202430

A total of 696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202561
April 202560
March 202554
February 202540
January 202553
December 202428
November 202447
October 202457
September 202433
August 202450
July 202450
June 2024118
May 202445

A total of 118 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202510
December 20249
November 20247
October 202414
September 20249
August 202417
July 20244
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20254
February 202511
January 202512
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 202418
July 20248
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20249
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202526
March 202525
February 202526
January 202517
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 202411
August 20248
July 20245
May 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Heathfield Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spa View Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
3. Silkstone Crescent (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Four Wells Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Cotleigh Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Parkstone Delph (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Dyke Vale Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jermyn Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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