Crime Rate in City: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in City

The total recorded crimes in City, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 631 as per the recent police data. This equates to a City crime rate of 2.59 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (192) incidents (-2.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (89) incidents (14.10% increase)
  • Public order: (79) incidents (38.60% increase)
City Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 30
  • West Street with total crimes: 28

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 May 2025 the City has recorded 631 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)CrimesRank (City)
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
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

City Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 208 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 93 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (514 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (374 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (215 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (129 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 98.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 202578
March 202599
February 202587
January 202582
December 202490
November 202474
October 202474
September 202461
August 202470
July 202492
June 2024258
May 2024127

A total of 1005 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 77.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202579
April 202557
March 202574
February 202560
January 202555
December 202453
November 202465
October 202486
September 202472
August 202461
July 202493
June 2024148
May 2024102

A total of 452 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202520
March 202539
February 202527
January 202524
December 202428
November 202435
October 202440
September 202426
August 202427
July 202443
June 202474
May 202440

A total of 339 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202527
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202433
November 202430
October 202418
September 202432
August 202420
July 202428
June 202452
May 202428

A total of 714 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202551
March 202546
February 202533
January 202551
December 202457
November 202450
October 202456
September 202451
August 202456
July 202455
June 2024116
May 202449

A total of 2783 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 214.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 374 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025192
April 2025197
March 2025209
February 2025174
January 2025188
December 2024212
November 2024216
October 2024188
September 2024222
August 2024188
July 2024208
June 2024374
May 2024215

A total of 423 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202518
March 202527
February 202536
January 202532
December 202419
November 202426
October 202432
September 202425
August 202429
July 202421
June 202468
May 202463

A total of 1341 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 103.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 514 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202566
March 202563
February 202564
January 202542
December 202444
November 202470
October 202484
September 202470
August 202457
July 202480
June 2024514
May 2024129

A total of 481 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 202520
February 202527
January 202527
December 202437
November 202424
October 202433
September 202439
August 202427
July 202451
June 2024110
May 202436

A total of 176 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202515
March 202514
February 202511
January 202511
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 202410
August 20249
July 202415
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 370 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202537
March 202528
February 202527
January 202547
December 202428
November 202434
October 202421
September 202414
August 202421
July 202418
June 202442
May 202427

A total of 413 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202533
March 202522
February 202532
January 202520
December 202436
November 202431
October 202437
September 202420
August 202426
July 202426
June 202478
May 202430

A total of 148 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 202515
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 202411
August 202411
July 202411
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 150 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 202511
February 202515
January 20255
December 20249
November 20248
October 202414
September 20247
August 202416
July 202415
June 202424
May 20249

High Crime Locations City in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total30
Other crime18
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. West Street (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft6
Theft from the person5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery1
4. East Parade (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order5
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
5. Leopold Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Theft from the person4
Drugs2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
7. High Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
9. Furnival Gate (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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