Crime Rate in Firth Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Firth Park

The total recorded crimes in Firth Park, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 296 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Firth Park crime rate of 4.59 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 Firth Park, encompassing approximately 64,504 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (126) incidents (17.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (137.50% increase)
Firth Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Adrian Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Longley Hall Way with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Firth Park has recorded 296 crimes with crime rate of 4.59 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Firth Park)CrimesRank (Firth Park)CrimesRank (Firth Park)
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
Darnall412 44,514 44,388 5
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

Firth Park 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 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (107 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202516
May 202516
April 202514
March 202539
February 202525
January 202516
December 202416
November 202431
October 202429
September 202439
August 202425

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20255
May 202510
April 202513
March 202512
February 202514
January 202515
December 202419
November 20248
October 202416
September 202422
August 202412

A total of 1301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 108.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025126
June 2025107
May 2025116
April 2025126
March 202599
February 202580
January 2025103
December 2024102
November 2024110
October 2024114
September 2024105
August 2024113

A total of 153 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202512
April 202511
March 202515
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 202423
October 202425
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 479 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202557
May 202542
April 202530
March 202537
February 202532
January 202536
December 202428
November 202450
October 202442
September 202433
August 202449

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 202419
October 20247
September 202415
August 20243

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202526
May 202519
April 202518
March 202516
February 202515
January 202515
December 202422
November 202414
October 202430
September 202418
August 202420

A total of 103 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 202510
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 20244
September 202413
August 202414

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 202415
November 20248
October 202416
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Firth Park in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
2. Adrian Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
3. Longley Hall Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Norwood Grange Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Emerson Crescent (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
7. Buchanan Crescent (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barrie Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Maun Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Patmore Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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