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 May 2025 are around 415 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nether Edge and Sharrow crime rate of 3.15 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (117) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (96) incidents (47.69% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (58) incidents (87.10% increase)
Nether Edge and Sharrow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cliff Street with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Leverton Drive with total crimes: 30

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 May 2025 the Nether Edge and Sharrow has recorded 415 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)CrimesRank (Nether Edge and Sharrow)
City631 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave825 110,069 17,749 2
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
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

Nether Edge and Sharrow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 160 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 65 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (266 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (142 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1775 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 136.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025182
March 2025149
February 202585
January 2025135
December 202480
November 2024121
October 202495
September 2024114
August 2024129
July 2024160
June 2024266
May 2024142

A total of 816 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202596
April 202565
March 202563
February 202552
January 202568
December 202446
November 202470
October 202467
September 202441
August 202459
July 202453
June 202476
May 202460

A total of 450 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202528
March 202543
February 202518
January 202515
December 202423
November 202435
October 202422
September 202437
August 202450
July 202444
June 202484
May 202423

A total of 131 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202515
March 202510
February 20255
January 202516
November 202411
October 202412
September 20243
August 20247
July 202419
June 202430
May 20242

A total of 308 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202514
March 20257
February 202517
January 202510
December 202421
November 202438
October 202420
September 202417
August 202411
July 202427
June 202464
May 202441

A total of 393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202531
March 202527
February 202518
January 202538
December 202449
November 202426
October 202429
September 202419
August 202421
July 202413
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 2025101
March 202534
February 202523
January 202527
December 202415
November 202419
October 202421
September 202438
August 202428
July 202465
June 2024116
May 202440

A total of 343 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 202533
February 202526
January 202520
December 202426
November 202420
October 202427
September 202429
August 202418
July 202446
June 202454
May 202416

A total of 237 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 202515
February 202519
January 202521
December 202416
November 202415
October 202413
September 202416
August 202423
July 202433
June 202426
May 202423

A total of 633 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202551
March 202558
February 202532
January 202553
December 202439
November 202454
October 202456
September 202495
August 202467
July 202431
June 202434
May 202442

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 106 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20257
February 202513
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 202416
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 202511
February 202510
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20248
August 202421
July 20241
June 20244
May 202419

A total of 72 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Nether Edge and Sharrow in May 2025

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

1. Cliff Street (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs12
Vehicle crime6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
3. Leverton Drive (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime6
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total18
Vehicle crime18
5. Smeaton Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Public order3
7. St Mary'S Gate (Map)
Total12
Public order6
Vehicle crime6
8. Harrow Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
9. Violet Bank Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
10. Boston Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3

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