Crime Rate in Stannington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stannington

The total recorded crimes in Stannington, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stannington crime rate of 3.00 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 Stannington, encompassing approximately 23,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
Stannington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deer Park View with total crimes: 7
  • Hall Park Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stannington?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Stannington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1060 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stannington recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Stannington had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,050 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stannington recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stannington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stannington has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Stannington crimes were 1,060. The crime rate of Stannington in 2024 was 44.72 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stannington were around 1,050 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.30 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stannington)CrimesRank (Stannington)CrimesRank (Stannington)
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
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
Ecclesall55 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

Stannington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 202411

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202525
March 202528
February 202517
January 202520
December 202430
November 202437
October 202434
September 202428
August 202426
July 202440
June 202446
May 202431

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202517
March 202515
February 202512
January 202520
December 202410
November 202414
October 202412
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202414
May 202422

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 202419
October 20243
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Stannington in May 2025

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

1. Deer Park View (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
2. Hall Park Hill (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Wellington Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queenswood Gate (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Liberty Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Middlewood Chase (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
8. Liberty Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Liberty Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Goodison Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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