Crime in Beighton: statistics, rates and trends
1,888 crimes were recorded in Beighton in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (529), anti-social behaviour (442) and shoplifting (264) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 980th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Beighton | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,888 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,900 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Beighton of any year here (1,888 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,888 | 111.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,736 | 102.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,600 | 94.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,659 | 98.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,397 | 82.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,374 | 81.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,486 | 87.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,497 | 88.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,647 | 97.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 177 |
| July 2026 | 174 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 151 |
| March 2026 | 162 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 164 |
| November 2025 | 149 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 137 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beighton recorded notably more shoplifting (85% above the national rate), anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (49% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (44% below) and drugs (35% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 444 to 529 and shoplifting rose from 223 to 264, while burglary fell from 102 to 74 and other crime fell from 48 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 529 | 31.3 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 442 | 26.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 264 | 15.6 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 170 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 133 | 7.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 74 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +6% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Beighton; the highest is Darnall (184.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Birley (92.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosborough | 1,683 | 93.3 | -16% |
| Woodhouse | 2,340 | 118.5 | +6% |
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -18% |
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | -13% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +31% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +36% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +65% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Beighton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (280).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 280 |
| On or near Sevenairs Road | 116 |
| On or near Meadow Gate Avenue | 115 |
| On or near High Street | 80 |
| On or near Tulip Tree Close | 52 |
| On or near Delves Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Willingham Gardens | 33 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Violet Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Ashdown Gardens | 25 |
Of the 1,446 crimes in Beighton with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 442 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 586 | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 537 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Beighton has an estimated population of 16,900 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beighton average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Beighton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beighton a safe place to live?
Beighton recorded 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 980th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Beighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 529 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (442).
Is crime in Beighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beighton was up 9% on the year before: 1,888 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,736 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beighton?
About 16,900 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beighton?
Beighton is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.