Total Crime Rate
3.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Middlewood Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Hillsborough , and the 7th 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 Middlewood Road (S6 1TJ) in the last 12 months was 3.4 per 1,000 residents and was 96.7% lower than the Hillsborough average (102.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Middlewood Road (S6 1TJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hillsborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eskdale Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillsborough Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marlcliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marlcliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Marlcliffe Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Supermarket | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wadsley Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Shenstone Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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