Crime Rate in Nether Edge and Sharrow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow

The total recorded crimes in Nether Edge and Sharrow, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nether Edge and Sharrow crime rate of 4.15 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 Nether Edge and Sharrow, encompassing approximately 131,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (170) incidents (45.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (20.63% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (51) incidents (37.84% increase)
Nether Edge and Sharrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 54
  • Leverton Drive with total crimes: 36
  • St Mary'S Gate with total crimes: 36

How safe is Nether Edge and Sharrow?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Nether Edge and Sharrow reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 5,387 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nether Edge and Sharrow witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Nether Edge and Sharrow experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 5,467 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nether Edge and Sharrow witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Nether Edge and Sharrow has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Nether Edge and Sharrow Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nether Edge and Sharrow has recorded 547 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 3th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Nether Edge and Sharrow crimes were 5,387. The crime rate of Nether Edge and Sharrow in 2024 was 40.90 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nether Edge and Sharrow were around 5,467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.51 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)
City702 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave729 110,069 17,749 2
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
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

Nether Edge and Sharrow 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 170 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (117 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (117 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (96 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (182 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (101 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (149 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (68 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (121 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (95 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (114 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (95 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (129 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (67 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025170
June 2025117
May 2025117
April 2025182
March 2025149
February 202585
January 2025135
December 202480
November 2024121
October 202495
September 2024114
August 2024129

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202515
May 20256
April 202511
March 202515
February 202519
January 202521
December 202416
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 202423

A total of 284 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202520
May 202518
April 202510
March 202533
February 202526
January 202520
December 202426
November 202420
October 202427
September 202429
August 202418

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
August 202421

A total of 404 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202537
May 202558
April 202531
March 202527
February 202518
January 202538
December 202449
November 202426
October 202429
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 766 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202563
May 202596
April 202565
March 202563
February 202552
January 202568
December 202446
November 202470
October 202467
September 202441
August 202459

A total of 87 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202416
September 20241
August 20249

A total of 441 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202565
May 202533
April 2025101
March 202534
February 202523
January 202527
December 202415
November 202419
October 202421
September 202438
August 202428

A total of 612 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202550
May 202521
April 202551
March 202558
February 202532
January 202553
December 202439
November 202454
October 202456
September 202495
August 202467

A total of 345 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202524
May 202528
April 202528
March 202543
February 202518
January 202515
December 202423
November 202435
October 202422
September 202437
August 202450

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202533
May 202521
April 202514
March 20257
February 202517
January 202510
December 202421
November 202438
October 202420
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20251
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 202516
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 91 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20257
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20259
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 202413
August 20241

High Crime Locations Nether Edge and Sharrow in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nether Edge and Sharrow postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total54
Vehicle crime18
Public order12
Robbery12
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Leverton Drive (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Burglary6
Other crime6
Vehicle crime6
3. St Mary'S Gate (Map)
Total36
Criminal damage and arson12
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery6
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Clarke Square (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
Public order3
5. Smeaton Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Boston Street (Map)
Total21
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
7. A61 (Map)
Total18
Drugs12
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Cliff Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary6
9. Harrow Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Drugs6
Public order6

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