Crime Rate in Gleadless Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gleadless Valley

The total recorded crimes in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gleadless Valley crime rate of 4.13 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 Gleadless Valley, encompassing approximately 63,692 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (-11.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (5.77% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
Gleadless Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gaunt Way with total crimes: 9
  • Nicholson Place with total crimes: 8
  • Leighton Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Gleadless Valley?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Gleadless Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 3,314 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gleadless Valley witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Gleadless Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,758 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gleadless Valley witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gleadless Valley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gleadless Valley has recorded 263 crimes with crime rate of 4.13 ranking 8th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Gleadless Valley crimes were 3,314. The crime rate of Gleadless Valley in 2024 was 52.03 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gleadless Valley were around 2,758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.30 (year) or 3.61 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)
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
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
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

Gleadless Valley 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 94 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (68 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (78 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 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 (87 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (86 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (73 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202522
April 202523
March 202521
February 202536
January 202525
December 202422
November 202424
October 202439
September 202429
August 202428

A total of 968 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 2025106
May 202568
April 202587
March 202578
February 202564
January 202581
December 202475
November 202487
October 202486
September 202469
August 202473

A total of 526 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202552
May 202574
April 202563
March 202532
February 202530
January 202546
December 202428
November 202441
October 202449
September 202423
August 202433

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20256
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 202511
December 202418
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 198 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 20259
April 202510
March 202517
February 202520
January 202519
December 202416
November 202425
October 202415
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 202512
April 20259
March 202511
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202422
October 202426
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 198 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202523
April 202515
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202414
October 202421
September 202411
August 202423

A total of 38 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 82 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202411
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20256
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517
January 20255
December 20246
November 202451
October 202419
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244

High Crime Locations Gleadless Valley in July 2025

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

1. Gaunt Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
2. Nicholson Place (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Leighton Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
Possession of weapons1
4. Middle Hay View (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Callow Drive (Map)
Total7
Drugs6
Burglary1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Gaunt Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ironside Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Spring Close View (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sands Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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