Crime Rate in Crookes and Crosspool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crookes and Crosspool

The total recorded crimes in Crookes and Crosspool, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crookes and Crosspool crime rate of 0.90 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 Crookes and Crosspool, encompassing approximately 65,454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Crookes and Crosspool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bute Street with total crimes: 7
  • Westminster Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

How safe is Crookes and Crosspool?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Crookes and Crosspool demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 928 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crookes and Crosspool recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Crookes and Crosspool had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 765 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crookes and Crosspool recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Crookes and Crosspool has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Crookes and Crosspool Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crookes and Crosspool has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 ranking 26th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Crookes and Crosspool crimes were 928. The crime rate of Crookes and Crosspool in 2024 was 14.18 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crookes and Crosspool were around 765 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.69 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crookes and Crosspool)CrimesRank (Crookes and Crosspool)CrimesRank (Crookes and Crosspool)
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
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
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

Crookes and Crosspool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (29 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202520
March 202517
February 202510
January 202513
December 202417
November 202429
October 202431
September 202420
August 202424
July 202416
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20256
March 202516
February 202515
January 202511
December 202417
November 20247
October 202425
September 202411
August 202417
July 202434
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 79 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 202517
February 20254
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 202422
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 202516
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Crookes and Crosspool in May 2025

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

1. Bute Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Westminster Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
4. Vernon Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Salisbury Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lydgate Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Pitchford Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Selborne Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manchester Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Hallgate Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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