Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 presented an unexpected twist in Chapeltown and High Green’s crime profile, with shoplifting surging to 106% above the UK average. This anomaly stood out against the area’s broader trend of being 23.3% below the national crime rate, a consistent feature of this built-up area within Sheffield. The most striking finding was the 30 incidents of shoplifting, which accounted for 23.6% of all crimes reported—far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. This spike aligns with the timing of Black Friday, which typically drives retail crime in urban centres. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising 30.7% of all crimes.7 per 1,000 was 34% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the area’s unique mix of retail activity and community-focused policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also contributed to the crime mix, with the latter 28% above the UK average—a figure consistent with the area’s compact, densely populated layout and the challenges of managing public spaces during late-night events like Bonfire Night. Seasonal factors played a clear role in shaping the crime picture, with the combination of dark evenings and high-street retail activity likely influencing both property and public order trends. While the overall rate remained below the UK average, the sharp divergence in specific categories underscores the need for targeted interventions during peak shopping periods and events.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season or changes in local policing priorities. Concurrently, burglary rates doubled, increasing from 2 to 6 cases, a spike that contrasts with the UK average where burglary rates remained stable. This divergence suggests local factors, such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday or seasonal property vulnerabilities, may have played a role. Meanwhile, shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime type, with rates 106% above the UK average. This anomaly aligns with the timing of Black Friday sales, which typically drive retail crime in built-up areas like Chapeltown and High Green. Other notable shifts include a 100% rise in 'other crime' incidents, linked to unclassified offences or administrative changes in reporting. Conversely, other theft and vehicle crime both declined, with the latter falling 40% from 5 to 3 incidents, due to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal events and local crime dynamics, even within a generally safe urban area.

Chapeltown and High Green's crime rate in November 2025 rose 5.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.3 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in built-up areas of Sheffield, where increased retail activity during Black Friday and Bonfire Night often correlates with temporary spikes in property-related offences. Locally, the area experienced 127 crimes over 30 days, equating to an average of 4 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents, though it should be contextualised within the broader picture of the area’s overall safety profile. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 22,685, this highlights the manageable nature of local crime, even with the recent upward shift. The comparison to the UK average remains stark: Chapeltown and High Green’s rate is 23.3% below the national figure, a consistent trend that underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement strategies in this part of Sheffield.