Total Crime Rate
39.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manchester Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Stocksbridge and Upper Don , and the 504th 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 Manchester Road (S36 2RB) in the last 12 months was 39.8 per 1,000 residents and was 44.8% lower than the Stocksbridge and Upper Don average (72.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manchester Road (S36 2RB), the main crime hotspot is near Haywood Lane. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stocksbridge and Upper Don| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywood Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywood Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywood Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Haywood Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | New Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Broadhead Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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