Crime Rate in Southey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Southey

The total recorded crimes in Southey, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 248 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Southey crime rate of 4.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (101) incidents (1.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
Southey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Teynham Road with total crimes: 9
  • Scraith Wood Drive with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Southey has recorded 248 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Southey)CrimesRank (Southey)CrimesRank (Southey)
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
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
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

Southey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202532
March 202548
February 202528
January 202539
December 202421
November 202448
October 202442
September 202434
August 202435
July 202426

A total of 273 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202531
March 202527
February 202522
January 202521
December 202424
November 202438
October 202418
September 202421
August 202435
July 202411

A total of 1068 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 97.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 2025100
March 2025102
February 202575
January 202584
December 202490
November 2024108
October 2024121
September 202489
August 202498
July 2024100

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202528
March 202511
February 20257
January 202520
December 202415
November 202413
October 202416
September 202413
August 202424
July 202417

A total of 99 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 202411
November 202410
October 20245
September 202414
August 202410
July 20244

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20248

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202518
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202424
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 202411
November 202416
October 202412
September 202416
August 202416
July 202410

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 20259
February 20259
January 202516
December 20248
November 202412
October 20245
September 202414
August 202412
July 202410

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Southey in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Teynham Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Scraith Wood Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Coppin Square (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Penrith Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Binsted Crescent (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Owen Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Lytton Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Wordsworth Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Buchanan Drive (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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