Crime Rate in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale

The total recorded crimes in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 259 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broomhill and Sharrow Vale crime rate of 1.78 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 Broomhill and Sharrow Vale, encompassing approximately 145,582 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-41.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rockingham Gate with total crimes: 17
  • Snuff Mill Lane with total crimes: 17
  • Western Bank with total crimes: 14

How safe is Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 3,157 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,500 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has recorded 259 crimes with crime rate of 1.78 ranking 6th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Broomhill and Sharrow Vale crimes were 3,157. The crime rate of Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in 2024 was 21.69 (year) or 1.81 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale were around 2,500 crimes with yearly crime rate of 17.17 (year) or 1.43 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broomhill and Sharrow Vale)CrimesRank (Broomhill and Sharrow Vale)CrimesRank (Broomhill and Sharrow Vale)
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
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
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

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (105 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (77 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (64 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 600 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202540
March 202577
February 202538
January 202547
December 202449
November 202463
October 202452
September 202445
August 202450
July 202461

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202524
March 202537
February 202521
January 202529
December 202423
November 202436
October 202428
September 202423
August 202431
July 202434

A total of 172 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 202518
December 202418
November 202419
October 202417
September 202416
August 202416
July 202417

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202510
February 202514
January 202511
December 202412
November 202413
October 202421
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410

A total of 150 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 202416
October 202425
September 202413
August 202417
July 202415

A total of 728 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202589
March 2025105
February 202570
January 202531
December 202446
November 202453
October 202475
September 202461
August 202464
July 202482

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202513
January 202523
December 20249
November 202416
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420
July 202418

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202524
February 202518
January 202517
December 202418
November 202415
October 202422
September 202419
August 202414
July 202431

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 20249
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241
July 20249

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246

High Crime Locations Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale postcode area is presented below.

1. Rockingham Gate (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Snuff Mill Lane (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
3. Western Bank (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. School Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Trafalgar Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Peel Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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