Crime Rate in Gleadless Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gleadless Valley

The total recorded crimes in Gleadless Valley, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 240 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gleadless Valley crime rate of 3.77 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (17.46% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (-21.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
Gleadless Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 12
  • Gaunt Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Spring Close View with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Gleadless Valley has recorded 240 crimes with crime rate of 3.77 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)CrimesRank (Gleadless Valley)
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
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
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

Gleadless Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (85 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (61 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 385 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202523
March 202521
February 202536
January 202525
December 202422
November 202424
October 202439
September 202429
August 202428
July 202420
June 202454
May 202442

A total of 1101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 84.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202587
March 202578
February 202564
January 202581
December 202475
November 202487
October 202486
September 202469
August 202473
July 202472
June 2024176
May 202485

A total of 229 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202510
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202414
October 202421
September 202411
August 202423
July 202421
June 202430
May 202425

A total of 95 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 618 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202563
March 202532
February 202530
January 202546
December 202428
November 202441
October 202449
September 202423
August 202433
July 202452
June 202486
May 202461

A total of 190 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 202512
February 202511
January 202511
December 202418
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202420
July 20246
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 222 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 202517
February 202520
January 202519
December 202416
November 202425
October 202415
September 202414
August 202421
July 202411
June 202424
May 202421

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202510
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 202413
October 202411
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202515
March 202515
February 202517
January 20255
December 20246
November 202451
October 202419
September 202422
August 202413
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20247

High Crime Locations Gleadless Valley in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Gaunt Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Spring Close View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Overend Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Ironside Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Spring Close Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Sandby Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
8. Nicholson Place (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
9. Mawfa Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gaunt Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1

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