Crime Rate in Hillsborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillsborough

The total recorded crimes in Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 189 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillsborough crime rate of 2.77 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 Hillsborough, encompassing approximately 68,165 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (135.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
Hillsborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillsborough Road with total crimes: 16
  • Niagara Road with total crimes: 14
  • Rollin Drive with total crimes: 10

How safe is Hillsborough?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Hillsborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2239 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hillsborough recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Hillsborough had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,222 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hillsborough recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hillsborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hillsborough has recorded 189 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 14th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Hillsborough crimes were 2,239. The crime rate of Hillsborough in 2024 was 32.85 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hillsborough were around 2,222 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.60 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillsborough)CrimesRank (Hillsborough)CrimesRank (Hillsborough)
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
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

Hillsborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (41 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 646 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202555
March 202544
February 202539
January 202553
December 202448
November 202440
October 202454
September 202461
August 202438
July 202454
June 202472
May 202438

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20254
March 20255
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410
July 202420
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 113 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 429 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202520
March 202521
February 202542
January 202530
December 202427
November 202441
October 202428
September 202433
August 202435
July 202435
June 202446
May 202424

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202517
March 20255
February 202519
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202416
July 202412
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202536
February 202530
January 202523
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202417
August 202428
July 202431
June 202434
May 202427

A total of 157 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415
July 202415
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416
July 202418
June 202416
May 202418

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Hillsborough in May 2025

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

1. Hillsborough Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Niagara Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rollin Drive (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Broughton Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Winn Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Owlerton Green (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5

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