Crime Rate in Burngreave: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burngreave

The total recorded crimes in Burngreave, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 825 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burngreave crime rate of 9.56 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 Burngreave, encompassing approximately 86,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (238) incidents (4.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (-2.80% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (106) incidents (41.33% increase)
Burngreave Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 105
  • Bolsover Road East with total crimes: 33
  • High View with total crimes: 30

How safe is Burngreave?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Burngreave reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 10,069 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burngreave witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Burngreave experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 7,749 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burngreave witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Burngreave Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burngreave has recorded 825 crimes with crime rate of 9.56 ranking 1th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Burngreave crimes were 10,069. The crime rate of Burngreave in 2024 was 116.70 (year) or 9.73 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burngreave were around 7,749 crimes with yearly crime rate of 89.81 (year) or 7.48 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burngreave)CrimesRank (Burngreave)CrimesRank (Burngreave)
City631 29,735 28,087 1
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
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

Burngreave Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (238 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (227 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (143 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (297 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (136 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 95 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (246 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 230 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (135 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (281 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (130 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (285 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (95 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (216 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (98 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 254 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 702 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202571
March 202569
February 202540
January 202555
December 202442
November 202445
October 202492
September 202477
August 202471
July 202462

A total of 764 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 69.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202575
March 2025128
February 202565
January 202564
December 202463
November 202441
October 202465
September 202454
August 202455
July 202448

A total of 2720 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 247.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 297 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025238
April 2025227
March 2025297
February 2025228
January 2025246
December 2024230
November 2024218
October 2024281
September 2024285
August 2024216
July 2024254

A total of 217 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202530
March 202525
February 202517
January 202527
December 202415
November 202421
October 202412
September 202419
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 1244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025139
April 2025143
March 2025136
February 202595
January 202587
December 202468
November 2024135
October 2024130
September 202495
August 202498
July 2024118

A total of 584 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202541
March 202577
February 202553
January 202559
December 202436
November 202456
October 202443
September 202443
August 202447
July 202469

A total of 493 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202534
March 202522
February 202547
January 202546
December 202431
November 202437
October 202449
September 202461
August 202464
July 202468

A total of 307 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 202537
February 202521
January 202523
December 202427
November 202445
October 202442
September 202421
August 202432
July 202434

A total of 402 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202527
March 202528
February 202531
January 202552
December 202425
November 202449
October 202441
September 202434
August 202414
July 202457

A total of 559 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202551
March 202555
February 202564
January 202567
December 202428
November 202446
October 202445
September 202453
August 202438
July 202455

A total of 102 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202519
March 20259
February 202517
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 73 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 202416
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 202419

A total of 112 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20245
November 20242
July 202412

High Crime Locations Burngreave in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total105
Shoplifting96
Public order3
Robbery3
Vehicle crime3
2. Bolsover Road East (Map)
Total33
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime9
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3
3. High View (Map)
Total30
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery3
4. Smilter Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Spital Hill (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences12
Drugs3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
6. Whiteways Grove (Map)
Total24
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
7. Worksop Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Public order6
8. Skinnerthorpe Road (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Possession of weapons3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
9. Hallcar Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons3
10. Atlas Way (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6

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