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 May 2025 are around 195 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stocksbridge and Upper Don crime rate of 9.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (31.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (95.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (91.67% increase)
Stocksbridge and Upper Don Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langsett Road South with total crimes: 9
  • Armitage Road with total crimes: 8
  • Cedar Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Stocksbridge and Upper Don has recorded 195 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 ranking 11th 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.

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

Stocksbridge and Upper Don Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 422 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202520
March 202522
February 202533
January 202526
December 202432
November 202419
October 202438
September 202427
August 202438
July 202436
June 202438
May 202454

A total of 712 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202544
March 202553
February 202549
January 202561
December 202440
November 202438
October 202452
September 202447
August 202450
July 202469
June 202498
May 202453

A total of 137 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 202426
October 202411
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 202418

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202512
March 202513
February 202515
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 202412
September 202414
August 20241
July 202410
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 221 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 202515
February 202517
January 202514
December 20246
November 202417
October 202426
September 202416
August 202415
July 202420
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20251
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202519
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202410
October 202420
September 20244
August 202410
July 202419
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20252

High Crime Locations Stocksbridge and Upper Don in May 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)
Total9
Robbery6
Burglary3
2. Armitage Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cedar Close (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Bertram Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime3
Other theft3
5. Fairholme Heights (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
6. Wood Royd Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Hall Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
8. Bridge Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Orchard Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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