Crime Rate in Southey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southey

The total recorded crimes in Southey, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 252 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southey crime rate of 4.85 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 Southey, encompassing approximately 51,975 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (0.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-20.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Southey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 9
  • Browning Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

How safe is Southey?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Southey reported a higher crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 3,172 crimes compared to 2,929. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Southey witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Southey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 3,047 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Southey witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Southey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Southey has recorded 252 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 10th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Southey crimes were 3,172. The crime rate of Southey in 2024 was 61.03 (year) or 5.09 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Southey were around 3,047 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.62 (year) or 4.89 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southey)CrimesRank (Southey)CrimesRank (Southey)
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
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
Shiregreen and Brightside175 162,614 122,563 12
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

Southey 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 112 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (101 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (102 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (39 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 90 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (121 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (98 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025111
May 2025101
April 2025100
March 2025102
February 202575
January 202584
December 202490
November 2024108
October 2024121
September 202489
August 202498

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202520
May 202521
April 202528
March 202511
February 20257
January 202520
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 202424

A total of 318 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
May 202525
April 202531
March 202527
February 202522
January 202521
December 202424
November 202438
October 202418
September 202421
August 202435

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202544
May 202530
April 202532
March 202548
February 202528
January 202539
December 202421
November 202448
October 202442
September 202434
August 202435

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202513
May 20255
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 128 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202516
May 202511
April 20253
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 138 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202516
April 202512
March 202518
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202424
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 122 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202513
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 20245
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Southey in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Browning Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Scraith Wood Drive (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oxspring Bank (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Owen Place (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Bullen Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Lytton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Dugdale Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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