Total Crime Rate
44.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ambleside Close area has the 48th lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton , and the 566th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ambleside Close (S20 4GA) in the last 12 months was 44.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% lower than the Beighton average (102.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ambleside Close (S20 4GA), the main crime hotspot is near Hayes Court. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wasdale Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sewell Road | — |
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