Crime Rate in Mosborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mosborough

The total recorded crimes in Mosborough, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mosborough crime rate of 4.60 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-27.03% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Mosborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station 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 May 2025 the Mosborough has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mosborough)CrimesRank (Mosborough)CrimesRank (Mosborough)
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
Graves Park171 182,005 181,626 21
Birley165 191,851 201,691 19
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

Mosborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202537
March 202522
February 202516
January 202520
December 202414
November 202415
October 202445
September 202424
August 202430
July 202422

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202544
March 202545
February 202531
January 202557
December 202443
November 202429
October 202439
September 202443
August 202432
July 202440

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202513
December 20246
November 20244
October 202415
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 202422
November 202416
October 202424
September 202412
August 20249
July 20243

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202513
December 202417
November 202419
October 202415
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202510
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244

A total of 227 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202523
March 202518
February 202523
January 202513
December 202417
November 202425
October 202419
September 202430
August 202429
July 202418

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
December 20243
August 20241

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Mosborough in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Burglary2
Public order2
4. Shortbrook Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
5. Pedley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Admiral Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Hayes Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. High Street Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Garland Mount (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Booth Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

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