Crime Rate in Graves Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Graves Park

The total recorded crimes in Graves Park, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 171 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Graves Park crime rate of 3.61 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (30.43% increase)
Graves Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Norton Lees Close with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

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 May 2025 the Graves Park has recorded 171 crimes with crime rate of 3.61 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Graves Park)CrimesRank (Graves Park)CrimesRank (Graves 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
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
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
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

Graves Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202530
March 202531
February 202521
January 202532
December 202429
November 202437
October 202442
September 202438
August 202427
July 202444
June 202472
May 202438

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20249
November 202419
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20248
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202549
March 202519
February 202530
January 202525
December 202424
November 202427
October 202431
September 202425
August 202429
July 202423
June 202466
May 202419

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202523
March 202552
February 202539
January 202541
December 202412
November 202446
October 202424
September 202457
August 202453
July 202449
June 202460
May 202424

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202516
February 20255
January 202517
December 202415
November 202413
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 202517
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Graves Park in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Norton Lees Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hunstone Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bole Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
9. Brindley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Cypress Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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