Crime Rate in Stocksbridge and Upper Don: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don

The total recorded crimes in Stocksbridge and Upper Don, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stocksbridge and Upper Don crime rate of 8.17 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 Stocksbridge and Upper Don, encompassing approximately 20,798 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (32.61% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Stocksbridge and Upper Don Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langsett Road South with total crimes: 12
  • Forest Close with total crimes: 6
  • Broom Royd with total crimes: 6

How safe is Stocksbridge and Upper Don?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Stocksbridge and Upper Don demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2089 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Stocksbridge and Upper Don had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,952 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stocksbridge and Upper Don Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stocksbridge and Upper Don has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 8.17 ranking 17th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Stocksbridge and Upper Don crimes were 2,089. The crime rate of Stocksbridge and Upper Don in 2024 was 100.44 (year) or 8.37 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stocksbridge and Upper Don were around 1,952 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.85 (year) or 7.82 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stocksbridge and Upper Don)CrimesRank (Stocksbridge and Upper Don)CrimesRank (Stocksbridge and Upper Don)
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
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
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

Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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 61 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 (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (61 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202536
May 202539
April 202520
March 202522
February 202533
January 202526
December 202432
November 202419
October 202438
September 202427
August 202438

A total of 599 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202546
May 202558
April 202544
March 202553
February 202549
January 202561
December 202440
November 202438
October 202452
September 202447
August 202450

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202526
May 20258
April 202515
March 202519
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 202420
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 202519
April 202514
March 202515
February 202517
January 202514
December 20246
November 202417
October 202426
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202523
April 202512
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20253
May 202511
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202520
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 202426
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202514
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 202414
August 20241

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20258
April 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Stocksbridge and Upper Don in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stocksbridge and Upper Don postcode area is presented below.

1. Langsett Road South (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Forest Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Broom Royd (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Glebelands Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Orchard Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Bridge Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ridal Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Ridal Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Beely Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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