Crime Rate in City: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City

The total recorded crimes in City, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 702 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City crime rate of 2.88 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 City, encompassing approximately 243,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (201) incidents (16.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (110) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (76) incidents (80.95% increase)
City Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Parade with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • West Street with total crimes: 25

How safe is City?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, City reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 9,735 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, City witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, City experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 8,087 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, City witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

City Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the City has recorded 702 crimes with crime rate of 2.88 ranking 2th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total City crimes were 9,735. The crime rate of City in 2024 was 53.88 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in City were around 8,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.39 (year) or 4.37 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)
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
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

City 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 201 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 110 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (192 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (89 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (197 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (209 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (99 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 174 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 212 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (216 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (222 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (72 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (188 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1013 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 202599
May 202589
April 202578
March 202599
February 202587
January 202582
December 202490
November 202474
October 202474
September 202461
August 202470

A total of 360 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202533
May 202529
April 202521
March 202520
February 202527
January 202527
December 202437
November 202424
October 202433
September 202439
August 202427

A total of 578 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202539
May 202543
April 202551
March 202546
February 202533
January 202551
December 202457
November 202450
October 202456
September 202451
August 202456

A total of 736 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202542
May 202558
April 202566
March 202563
February 202564
January 202542
December 202444
November 202470
October 202484
September 202470
August 202457

A total of 2359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025201
June 2025172
May 2025192
April 2025197
March 2025209
February 2025174
January 2025188
December 2024212
November 2024216
October 2024188
September 2024222
August 2024188

A total of 798 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202570
May 202579
April 202557
March 202574
February 202560
January 202555
December 202453
November 202465
October 202486
September 202472
August 202461

A total of 274 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202519
May 202512
April 202527
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202433
November 202430
October 202418
September 202432
August 202420

A total of 357 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202524
May 202529
April 202520
March 202539
February 202527
January 202524
December 202428
November 202435
October 202440
September 202426
August 202427

A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202531
May 202527
April 202518
March 202527
February 202536
January 202532
December 202419
November 202426
October 202432
September 202425
August 202429

A total of 323 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202526
April 202537
March 202528
February 202527
January 202547
December 202428
November 202434
October 202421
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 133 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 130 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 20254
April 202513
March 202511
February 202515
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202416

A total of 137 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202512
May 202512
April 202515
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 331 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202531
May 202522
April 202533
March 202522
February 202532
January 202520
December 202436
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202426

High Crime Locations City in July 2025

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

1. East Parade (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Burglary1
3. West Street (Map)
Total25
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total25
Other crime13
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
5. High Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Angel Street (Map)
Total20
Drugs4
Public order4
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Furnival Gate (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. King Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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