Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Chapeltown and High Green, accounting for 32% of all reported crimes in April 2025. This category, with a rate of 2.2 per 1,000, remains 16% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a divergence that may reflect the area’s socio-demographic characteristics. As a built-up area within Sheffield, Chapeltown and High Green likely experience crime patterns shaped by its proximity to transport links and local amenities, though the lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average suggests potential effectiveness of community policing or social interventions. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in April 2025 places the area 13% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position that contrasts with the sharp rise in vehicle crime and criminal damage. These two categories—vehicle crime (1.0 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.6 per 1,000)—highlight the area’s vulnerability to property-related offences, with vehicle crime significantly exceeding the UK average by 163%. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring weather, may have influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity could correlate with both higher property crime and the specific spikes in vehicle-related incidents. While anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.7 per 1,000) remain within UK norms, their relatively lower rates compared to the national average may indicate a combination of local initiatives and the area’s urban character, which could deter certain types of crime through community cohesion or infrastructure design.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 283.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 6 to 23 incidents. This jump, though not directly linked to the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), places the area 163% above the national rate for this category, raising questions about local factors such as parking density or transport infrastructure. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 250%, from 4 to 14 incidents, a stark shift that may reflect seasonal activity or targeted vandalism during the Easter period. Meanwhile, other crime fell by 50%, from 6 to 3, offering a contrasting trend that could indicate improved community engagement or policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 32% of all crimes, but their rate (2.2 per 1,000) was 16% below the UK average, suggesting localized efforts may be curbing this type of crime despite the overall rise.

The crime rate in Chapeltown and High Green rose by 32.9% from 5.1 per 1,000 in March 2025 to 6.7 per 1,000 in April 2025, reflecting a notable upward shift. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 reported crimes per day during the month, a figure that underscores the pace of incidents within this built-up area. When considering the population context, over the course of April, one crime was reported for every 148 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides residents with a tangible sense of risk exposure. This rate, though below the UK average, highlights the importance of localized factors in shaping crime patterns. The absence of a UK-wide daily comparison figure means this analysis remains focused on the specific dynamics of Chapeltown and High Green, where community-specific factors—such as proximity to transport hubs or seasonal activity—may play a role in the fluctuation. This monthly exposure figure, while static, invites reflection on how local initiatives or environmental changes might influence crime trends over time.