Crime Rates at Lees Nook, Sheffield, S8 9BQ

Lees Nook area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Gleadless Valley , and the 246th lowest crime rate of 1,697 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 Lees Nook (S8 9BQ) in the last 12 months was 20.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.3% lower than the Gleadless Valley average (130.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lees Nook (S8 9BQ), the main crime hotspot is near Brindley Crescent. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.