Crime Rate in Richmond: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Richmond

The total recorded crimes in Richmond, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Richmond crime rate of 2.76 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 Richmond, encompassing approximately 56,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (32.50% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Richmond Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Richmond Hill Road with total crimes: 6
  • Stradbroke Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Richmond?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Richmond demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1893 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Richmond had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,932 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Richmond recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Richmond Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Richmond has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 2.76 ranking 21th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Richmond crimes were 1,893. The crime rate of Richmond in 2024 was 33.51 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Richmond were around 1,932 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.20 (year) or 2.85 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Richmond)CrimesRank (Richmond)CrimesRank (Richmond)
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
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

Richmond Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 701 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202540
March 202556
February 202542
January 202551
December 202448
November 202449
October 202445
September 202446
August 202447
July 202454
June 2024108
May 202462

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 202515
February 20258
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 202417

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202514
February 202510
January 202511
December 20248
November 202414
October 202420
September 202417
August 202414
July 202421
June 202420
May 202421

A total of 303 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202528
March 202521
February 202519
January 202523
December 202411
November 202417
October 202430
September 202418
August 202429
July 202421
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 189 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202522
March 202512
February 202510
January 202512
December 202426
November 202417
October 202415
September 202415
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 33 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 89 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20249
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 20258
February 202511
January 202516
December 20245
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 20245
July 202411
June 202424
May 202419

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 202410
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202510
March 20253
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Richmond in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Richmond Hill Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stradbroke Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spinkhill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wadsworth Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Woodrove Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Richmond Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Mansfield View (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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