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 July 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shiregreen and Brightside crime rate of 3.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (-1.35% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
Shiregreen and Brightside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Ronksley Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Shiregreen and Brightside has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 3.60 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)CrimesRank (Shiregreen and Brightside)
City702 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave729 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow547 35,387 35,467 3
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
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

Shiregreen and Brightside 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 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 823 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202574
May 202575
April 202570
March 202554
February 202553
January 202563
December 202480
November 202469
October 202465
September 202482
August 202465

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202533
May 202535
April 202536
March 202518
February 202524
January 202528
December 202425
November 202427
October 202432
September 202431
August 202433

A total of 130 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 202422
November 202418
October 202415
September 20248
August 202428

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 137 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202512
April 20258
March 202510
February 202511
January 202511
December 20247
November 202415
October 20249
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202516
April 202519
March 202510
February 202512
January 202513
December 202411
November 202419
October 202415
September 202419
August 202418

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 202417
August 20247

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Shiregreen and Brightside in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ronksley Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Meadowhall Interchange (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Lincoln Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Prestwich Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandstone Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tipton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tenterden Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
10. Dickinson Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1

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