Crime Rate in Hillsborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hillsborough

The total recorded crimes in Hillsborough, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 166 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hillsborough crime rate of 2.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
Hillsborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawksley Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Hillsborough Road with total crimes: 10
  • Kilner Way with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Hillsborough has recorded 166 crimes with crime rate of 2.44 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hillsborough)CrimesRank (Hillsborough)CrimesRank (Hillsborough)
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
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

Hillsborough 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 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202529
May 202526
April 202531
March 202536
February 202530
January 202523
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202417
August 202428

A total of 592 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
August 20243

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 202510
April 20257
March 202512
February 20255
January 202510
December 202414
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20259
April 202515
March 202516
February 202514
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202516
April 20254
March 20255
February 202514
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202517
May 202514
April 202517
March 20255
February 202519
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 202414
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20248
November 202414
October 202413
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 388 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202531
May 202547
April 202520
March 202521
February 202542
January 202530
December 202427
November 202441
October 202428
September 202433
August 202435

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Hillsborough in July 2025

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

1. Hawksley Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
2. Hillsborough Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kilner Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Owlings Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Broughton Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Robbery1
8. Owlerton Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
10. Lennox Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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