Crime Rate in Mosborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mosborough

The total recorded crimes in Mosborough, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mosborough crime rate of 5.55 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 Mosborough, encompassing approximately 29,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (4.17% increase)
Mosborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Shortbrook Way with total crimes: 7

How safe is Mosborough?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Mosborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1627 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mosborough recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Mosborough had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,631 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mosborough recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mosborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mosborough has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 5.55 ranking 20th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Mosborough crimes were 1,627. The crime rate of Mosborough in 2024 was 55.39 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mosborough were around 1,631 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.53 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mosborough)CrimesRank (Mosborough)CrimesRank (Mosborough)
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
Graves Park164 192,005 181,626 21
Birley141 211,851 201,691 19
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

Mosborough 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 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202527
April 202537
March 202522
February 202516
January 202520
December 202414
November 202415
October 202445
September 202424
August 202430

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202535
May 202535
April 202544
March 202545
February 202531
January 202557
December 202443
November 202429
October 202439
September 202443
August 202432

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202417
November 202419
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 202413
November 20249
October 20246
September 202416
August 202414

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20246
November 20244
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 202422
November 202416
October 202424
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 258 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202524
May 202512
April 202523
March 202518
February 202523
January 202513
December 202417
November 202425
October 202419
September 202430
August 202429

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 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
April 20254
February 20251
December 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mosborough in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
3. Shortbrook Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
4. Halfway Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Ladybank Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Shortbrook Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Westfield Centre (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. May Tree Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Shortbrook Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Oxclose Park Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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