Crime Rate in Park and Arbourthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park and Arbourthorne

The total recorded crimes in Park and Arbourthorne, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park and Arbourthorne crime rate of 4.76 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 Park and Arbourthorne, encompassing approximately 47,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-56.90% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-43.24% decrease)
Park and Arbourthorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 13

How safe is Park and Arbourthorne?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Park and Arbourthorne reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 3,347 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park and Arbourthorne witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Park and Arbourthorne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,703 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park and Arbourthorne witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park and Arbourthorne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park and Arbourthorne has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 10th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Park and Arbourthorne crimes were 3,347. The crime rate of Park and Arbourthorne in 2024 was 70.12 (year) or 5.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park and Arbourthorne were around 2,703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.63 (year) or 4.72 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park and Arbourthorne)CrimesRank (Park and Arbourthorne)CrimesRank (Park and Arbourthorne)
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
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

Park and Arbourthorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (58 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 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 (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 94 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (77 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (41 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (87 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (81 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (82 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (47 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1078 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 82.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 202572
March 202582
February 202578
January 202557
December 202494
November 202491
October 202478
September 202477
August 202487
July 202453
June 2024156
May 202463

A total of 606 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202558
March 202538
February 202519
January 202548
December 202423
November 202449
October 202443
September 202438
August 202481
July 202473
June 202464
May 202447

A total of 133 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 202411
November 202419
October 202417
September 20246
August 202415
July 202410
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 108 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 202412
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20259
February 20256
January 20259
December 20245
November 20249
October 202414
September 202410
August 202423
July 202414
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202517
February 202512
January 20259
December 202419
November 20248
October 20248
September 202412
August 202419
July 202419
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 499 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202537
March 202541
February 202537
January 202520
December 202451
November 202460
October 202435
September 202441
August 202427
July 202423
June 202482
May 202424

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 243 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202522
March 202526
February 202518
January 202521
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 20249
August 202421
July 20246
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20242
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 358 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202538
March 202527
February 202511
January 202522
December 202417
November 202425
October 202420
September 202430
August 202456
July 202422
June 202458
May 202418

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Park and Arbourthorne in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Thames Avenue (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences14
Other crime1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Vehicle crime6
Other theft2
Public order2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Brimmesfield Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brimmesfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Errington Crescent (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Villiers Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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