Crime in Beighton: statistics, rates and trends
1,888 crimes were recorded in Beighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beighton at a glance
- Crime trends in Beighton
- Types of crime in Beighton
- Beighton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beighton
- Population and deprivation in Beighton
- Questions about crime in Beighton
- About this data
1,888 crimes were recorded in Beighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 517 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beighton has the 972nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beighton | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,888 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,900 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beighton was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,888 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,396). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,888 | 111.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,732 | 102.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,581 | 93.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,627 | 96.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,396 | 82.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,398 | 82.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,470 | 87.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,534 | 90.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,642 | 97.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 177 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beighton 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+27%) and shoplifting (+22%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 517 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 457 | 27.0 | 1.76 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 271 | 16.0 | 1.94 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 9.3 | 1.38 | -2% |
| Public order | 138 | 8.2 | 1.23 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 5.3 | 1.08 | -30% |
| Burglary | 73 | 4.3 | 1.22 | -30% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +14% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +16% |
| Other crime | 35 | 2.1 | 0.98 | -27% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +46% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.72 | +900% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beighton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beighton recorded 517 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beighton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beighton recorded 457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beighton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beighton recorded 271 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beighton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beighton recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beighton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beighton recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beighton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beighton recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beighton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beighton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beighton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beighton recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beighton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beighton recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beighton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beighton recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beighton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beighton recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beighton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beighton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beighton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beighton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beighton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beighton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beighton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beighton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosborough | 1,691 | 93.8 | -16% |
| Woodhouse | 2,330 | 118.0 | +6% |
| Birley | 1,620 | 92.3 | -17% |
| Richmond | 1,740 | 93.7 | -16% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | +31% |
| Manor Castle | 3,805 | 150.9 | +35% |
| Darnall | 4,247 | 186.1 | +67% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | -3% |
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 Beighton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 276 |
| On or near Meadow Gate Avenue | 121 |
| On or near Sevenairs Road | 113 |
| On or near High Street | 83 |
| On or near Tulip Tree Close | 49 |
| On or near Delves Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 34 |
| On or near Willingham Gardens | 34 |
| On or near Ashdown Gardens | 29 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beighton 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 | 568 | 30.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 529 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 457 | 24.2% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 94 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Beighton has an estimated population of 16,900. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beighton sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beighton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Beighton a safe place to live?
Beighton recorded 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Beighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 517 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (457).
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 July 2026 against 1,732 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beighton?
Beighton 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 Beighton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.