Crime Rate in Firth Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Firth Park

The total recorded crimes in Firth Park, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 252 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Firth Park crime rate of 3.91 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 Firth Park, encompassing approximately 64,504 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (-7.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
Firth Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longley Hall Way with total crimes: 14
  • Adrian Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Etwall Way with total crimes: 9

How safe is Firth Park?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Firth Park reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 3,400 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Firth Park witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Firth Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 3,315 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Firth Park witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Firth Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Firth Park has recorded 252 crimes with crime rate of 3.91 ranking 7th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Firth Park crimes were 3,400. The crime rate of Firth Park in 2024 was 52.71 (year) or 4.39 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Firth Park were around 3,315 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.39 (year) or 4.28 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Firth Park)CrimesRank (Firth Park)CrimesRank (Firth Park)
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
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

Firth Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (126 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (99 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 102 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (114 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (105 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (113 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 101 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (236 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (122 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1527 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 117.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 2025126
March 202599
February 202580
January 2025103
December 2024102
November 2024110
October 2024114
September 2024105
August 2024113
July 2024101
June 2024236
May 2024122

A total of 177 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 202423
October 202425
September 202410
August 202410
July 202411
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 363 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202539
February 202525
January 202516
December 202416
November 202431
October 202429
September 202439
August 202425
July 202428
June 202448
May 202437

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20244
September 202413
August 202414
July 202414
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 192 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 202514
January 202515
December 202419
November 20248
October 202416
September 202422
August 202412
July 202411
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 160 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 202415
November 20248
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202422
May 202419

A total of 295 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202414
October 202430
September 202418
August 202420
July 202428
June 202450
May 202430

A total of 511 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202530
March 202537
February 202532
January 202536
December 202428
November 202450
October 202442
September 202433
August 202449
July 202438
June 202462
May 202432

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 114 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 202419
October 20247
September 202415
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

High Crime Locations Firth Park in May 2025

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

1. Longley Hall Way (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Adrian Crescent (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Etwall Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Crowder Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Morgan Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Raisen Hall Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Crestwood Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Longley Farm View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Southey Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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