Crime in Birley: statistics, rates and trends
1,614 crimes were recorded in Birley in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (531), anti-social behaviour (301) and criminal damage and arson (160) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Birley | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,614 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.0 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 17,543 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Birley peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,939 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,598). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,614 | 92.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,713 | 97.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,718 | 97.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,939 | 110.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,598 | 91.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,734 | 98.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,745 | 99.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,833 | 104.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,899 | 108.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 131 |
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 152 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
Compared with England and Wales, Birley recorded notably more possession of weapons (35% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (48% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 89 to 118 and criminal damage and arson rose from 121 to 160, while burglary fell from 106 to 59 and drugs fell from 39 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 531 | 30.3 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 17.2 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -22% |
| Other theft | 118 | 6.7 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 6.6 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Public order | 94 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 59 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -44% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Birley; the highest is Manor Castle (151.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Graves Park (83.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Birley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | +5% |
| Woodhouse | 2,340 | 118.5 | +29% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +59% |
| Beighton | 1,888 | 111.7 | +21% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | +18% |
| Mosborough | 1,683 | 93.3 | +1% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +65% |
| Graves Park | 1,573 | 83.2 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Birley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Silkstone Crescent” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Silkstone Crescent | 95 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Jaunty Crescent | 36 |
| On or near Four Wells Drive | 32 |
| On or near Fern View Close | 29 |
| On or near Occupation Lane | 29 |
| On or near Birley Moor Close | 28 |
| On or near Kew Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Jaunty Way | 27 |
Of the 1,313 crimes in Birley with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 301 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 570 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 500 | 38.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Birley has an estimated population of 17,543 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Birley average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Birley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Birley a safe place to live?
Birley recorded 92.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,439th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Birley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 531 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (301).
Is crime in Birley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Birley was down 6% on the year before: 1,614 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,713 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Birley?
About 17,543 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Birley?
Birley 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.