Crime in Beauchief and Greenhill: statistics, rates and trends
2,094 crimes were recorded in Beauchief and Greenhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beauchief and Greenhill at a glance
- Crime trends in Beauchief and Greenhill
- Types of crime in Beauchief and Greenhill
- Beauchief and Greenhill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beauchief and Greenhill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beauchief and Greenhill
- Population and deprivation in Beauchief and Greenhill
- Questions about crime in Beauchief and Greenhill
- About this data
2,094 crimes were recorded in Beauchief and Greenhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 845 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beauchief and Greenhill has the 1,036th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beauchief and Greenhill | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,094 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,266 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beauchief and Greenhill was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,442 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,066). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,094 | 108.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,085 | 108.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,066 | 107.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,303 | 119.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,098 | 108.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,178 | 113.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,261 | 117.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,096 | 108.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,442 | 126.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 188 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 226 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 133 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 175 |
| November 2025 | 154 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 182 |
| August 2025 | 232 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beauchief and Greenhill over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+109%) and other theft (+29%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and possession of weapons (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 845 | 43.9 | 1.28 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 274 | 14.2 | 0.93 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 222 | 11.5 | 1.39 | +109% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 8.0 | 1.19 | -12% |
| Public order | 154 | 8.0 | 1.20 | -13% |
| Burglary | 111 | 5.8 | 1.63 | -17% |
| Other theft | 111 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +29% |
| Other crime | 65 | 3.4 | 1.60 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 2.8 | 0.56 | -46% |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.5 | 0.78 | -9% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.4 | 1.04 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.0 | 1.07 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beauchief and Greenhill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 845 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beauchief and Greenhill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 274 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beauchief and Greenhill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beauchief and Greenhill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beauchief and Greenhill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beauchief and Greenhill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beauchief and Greenhill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beauchief and Greenhill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beauchief and Greenhill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beauchief and Greenhill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beauchief and Greenhill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beauchief and Greenhill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beauchief and Greenhill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beauchief and Greenhill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beauchief and Greenhill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beauchief and Greenhill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beauchief and Greenhill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graves Park | 1,582 | 83.6 | -23% |
| Dore and Totley | 852 | 42.4 | -61% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | -0% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | -65% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | -5% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | +35% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | -2% |
| Birley | 1,620 | 92.3 | -15% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beauchief and Greenhill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Atlantic Road | 243 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road South | 84 |
| On or near White Thorns View | 73 |
| On or near Toppham Way | 72 |
| On or near Lowedges Place | 66 |
| On or near Bowshaw View | 61 |
| On or near Gresley Road | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Gervase Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Lowedges Crescent | 46 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beauchief and Greenhill over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 833 | 39.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 524 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 274 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 140 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 138 | 6.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% |
Beauchief and Greenhill has an estimated population of 19,266. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beauchief and Greenhill sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beauchief and Greenhill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.6% |
| Social rented homes | 35.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.8% |
Is Beauchief and Greenhill a safe place to live?
Beauchief and Greenhill recorded 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beauchief and Greenhill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 845 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (274).
Is crime in Beauchief and Greenhill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beauchief and Greenhill was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,094 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,085 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beauchief and Greenhill?
Beauchief and Greenhill is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beauchief and Greenhill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.