Crime Rate in Graves Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graves Park

The total recorded crimes in Graves Park, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graves Park crime rate of 3.46 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 Graves Park, encompassing approximately 47,333 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (233.33% increase)
Graves Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Norton Lees Close with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Graves Park?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Graves Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2005 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Graves Park recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Graves Park had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,626 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Graves Park recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Graves Park has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Graves Park Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Graves Park has recorded 164 crimes with crime rate of 3.46 ranking 19th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Graves Park crimes were 2,005. The crime rate of Graves Park in 2024 was 42.36 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Graves Park were around 1,626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.35 (year) or 2.86 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Graves Park)CrimesRank (Graves Park)CrimesRank (Graves 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
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
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
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

Graves 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 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (37 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (52 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (46 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202511
April 20256
March 202516
February 20255
January 202517
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245

A total of 380 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202537
May 202551
April 202549
March 202519
February 202530
January 202525
December 202424
November 202427
October 202431
September 202425
August 202429

A total of 106 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202530
May 202535
April 202530
March 202531
February 202521
January 202532
December 202429
November 202437
October 202442
September 202438
August 202427

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 416 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 20259
May 202530
April 202523
March 202552
February 202539
January 202541
December 202412
November 202446
October 202424
September 202457
August 202453

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20258
April 202519
March 202517
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Graves Park in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Norton Lees Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
5. Bole Hill (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cartmell Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Chantrey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
9. Cypress Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Woodland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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