Crime Rate in Darnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darnall

The total recorded crimes in Darnall, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 412 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darnall crime rate of 8.35 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 Darnall, encompassing approximately 49,325 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (7.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (9.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (54) incidents (50.00% increase)
Darnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 52
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Shepcote Lane with total crimes: 29

How safe is Darnall?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Darnall reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 4,514 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Darnall witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Darnall experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 4,388 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Darnall witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darnall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Darnall has recorded 412 crimes with crime rate of 8.35 ranking 4th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Darnall crimes were 4,514. The crime rate of Darnall in 2024 was 91.51 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darnall were around 4,388 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.96 (year) or 7.41 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darnall)CrimesRank (Darnall)CrimesRank (Darnall)
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
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

Darnall 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 117 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (107 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (90 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (74 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 81 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (77 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (71 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 91 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 85 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (69 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (82 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (57 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (55 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 96.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025117
June 2025109
May 2025107
April 202590
March 2025125
February 202582
January 202577
December 202491
November 202496
October 202482
September 202489
August 202493

A total of 521 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202536
May 202547
April 202539
March 202546
February 202542
January 202531
December 202429
November 202455
October 202449
September 202438
August 202455

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 202513
February 202510
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 20243
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 294 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202524
May 202523
April 202525
March 202528
February 202525
January 202523
December 202416
November 202420
October 202427
September 202428
August 202428

A total of 277 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202530
May 202517
April 202518
March 202528
February 202522
January 202527
December 202421
November 202411
October 202428
September 202420
August 202428

A total of 253 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 202521
April 202518
March 202521
February 202523
January 202537
December 202423
November 202418
October 202430
September 202413
August 202411

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 202518
January 202515
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248

A total of 255 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202532
May 202518
April 202519
March 202517
February 202511
January 202530
December 202420
November 202421
October 202418
September 202426
August 202417

A total of 267 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202521
May 202516
April 202513
March 202524
February 202516
January 202530
December 202419
November 202425
October 202427
September 202422
August 202426

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 790 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202552
May 202567
April 202550
March 202574
February 202581
January 202571
December 202485
November 202469
October 202473
September 202457
August 202454

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Darnall in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total52
Theft from the person29
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting27
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shepcote Lane (Map)
Total29
Drugs17
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Fitzmaurice Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Burglary1
6. Stovin Gardens (Map)
Total10
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. St Lawrence Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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