Crime Rate in Shiregreen and Brightside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shiregreen and Brightside

The total recorded crimes in Shiregreen and Brightside, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 184 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shiregreen and Brightside crime rate of 3.79 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 Shiregreen and Brightside, encompassing approximately 48,573 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Shiregreen and Brightside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bellhouse Mews with total crimes: 14
  • Molineaux Road with total crimes: 8
  • Hatfield House Croft with total crimes: 7

How safe is Shiregreen and Brightside?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Shiregreen and Brightside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2614 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Shiregreen and Brightside witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Shiregreen and Brightside had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,563 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shiregreen and Brightside witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shiregreen and Brightside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shiregreen and Brightside has recorded 184 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 16th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Shiregreen and Brightside crimes were 2,614. The crime rate of Shiregreen and Brightside in 2024 was 53.81 (year) or 4.48 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shiregreen and Brightside were around 2,563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.76 (year) or 4.40 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)
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
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

Shiregreen and Brightside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (75 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (65 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (82 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (88 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 202422
November 202418
October 202415
September 20248
August 202428
July 202422
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 1024 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 78.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202575
April 202570
March 202554
February 202553
January 202563
December 202480
November 202469
October 202465
September 202482
August 202465
July 202478
June 2024182
May 202488

A total of 238 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202419
October 202415
September 202419
August 202418
July 202415
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 215 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202517
February 202512
January 20257
December 202410
November 202414
October 20246
September 202413
August 202421
July 202418
June 202428
May 202424

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 427 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202518
February 202524
January 202528
December 202425
November 202427
October 202432
September 202431
August 202433
July 202433
June 202478
May 202427

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20247
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202415
July 202412
June 202434
May 20247

A total of 120 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 202417
August 20247
July 202414
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shiregreen and Brightside in May 2025

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

1. Bellhouse Mews (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Molineaux Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Hatfield House Croft (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Dunninc Road (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stanwell Avenue (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Jedburgh Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Wheatfield Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
8. Prestwich Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
9. Chapman Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson4
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4

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