Crime Rate in Darnall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darnall

The total recorded crimes in Darnall, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 335 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darnall crime rate of 6.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (18.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (67) incidents (34.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (20.51% increase)
Darnall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Shepcote Lane with total crimes: 15

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 May 2025 the Darnall has recorded 335 crimes with crime rate of 6.79 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darnall)CrimesRank (Darnall)CrimesRank (Darnall)
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
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

Darnall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (198 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (84 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (71 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 340 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202518
March 202528
February 202522
January 202527
December 202421
November 202411
October 202428
September 202420
August 202428
July 202422
June 202470
May 202428

A total of 1260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 96.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202590
March 2025125
February 202582
January 202577
December 202491
November 202496
October 202482
September 202489
August 202493
July 202488
June 2024156
May 202484

A total of 322 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202524
February 202516
January 202530
December 202419
November 202425
October 202427
September 202422
August 202426
July 202437
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 348 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202525
March 202528
February 202525
January 202523
December 202416
November 202420
October 202427
September 202428
August 202428
July 202425
June 202444
May 202436

A total of 595 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202539
March 202546
February 202542
January 202531
December 202429
November 202455
October 202449
September 202438
August 202455
July 202438
June 202476
May 202450

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 1023 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202567
April 202550
March 202574
February 202581
January 202571
December 202485
November 202469
October 202473
September 202457
August 202454
July 202473
June 2024198
May 202471

A total of 296 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202521
February 202523
January 202537
December 202423
November 202418
October 202430
September 202413
August 202411
July 202424
June 202446
May 202411

A total of 65 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 287 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202517
February 202511
January 202530
December 202420
November 202421
October 202418
September 202426
August 202417
July 202423
June 202452
May 202415

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20246

A total of 101 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 129 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 202518
January 202515
December 202411
November 20248
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 202418
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Darnall in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting32
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Shepcote Lane (Map)
Total15
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Uttley Croft (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Hazels Mead (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1

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