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 July 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broomhill and Sharrow Vale crime rate of 1.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (-37.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-13.16% decrease)
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Rockingham Gate with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has recorded 241 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 ranking 11th 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.

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

Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202536
May 202578
April 202540
March 202577
February 202538
January 202547
December 202449
November 202463
October 202452
September 202445
August 202450

A total of 361 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202538
May 202538
April 202524
March 202537
February 202521
January 202529
December 202423
November 202436
October 202428
September 202423
August 202431

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202514
May 202515
April 202513
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 202410
November 202416
October 202425
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 778 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202581
May 202552
April 202589
March 2025105
February 202570
January 202531
December 202446
November 202453
October 202475
September 202461
August 202464

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202519
May 202514
April 202513
March 202520
February 202513
January 202523
December 20249
November 202416
October 202414
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 182 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202518
May 202517
April 202513
March 202513
February 20258
January 202518
December 202418
November 202419
October 202417
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting25
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rockingham Gate (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hickmott Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Exeter Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Neill Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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