Crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale: statistics, rates and trends
2,808 crimes were recorded in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in the 12 months to August 2026, 112.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale at a glance
- Crime trends in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Types of crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Broomhill and Sharrow Vale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Demographics of Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Questions about crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (841), violence and sexual offences (688) and anti-social behaviour (339) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,808 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 112.5 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 24,965 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,071 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (2,410). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,808 | 112.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,907 | 116.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,826 | 113.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,498 | 100.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,410 | 96.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,512 | 100.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,577 | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,813 | 112.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,071 | 123.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 340 |
| July 2026 | 279 |
| June 2026 | 231 |
| May 2026 | 202 |
| April 2026 | 232 |
| March 2026 | 184 |
| February 2026 | 201 |
| January 2026 | 200 |
| December 2025 | 191 |
| November 2025 | 244 |
| October 2025 | 280 |
| September 2025 | 224 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded notably more shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate), bicycle theft (2.2 times the national rate) and burglary (70% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (46% below) and other crime (43% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 30 to 52, while theft from the person fell from 55 to 27 and criminal damage and arson fell from 156 to 91.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 841 | 33.7 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 688 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 339 | 13.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Public order | 180 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 153 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Burglary | 151 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 151 | 6.0 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.1 | 1.4 | +73% |
| Drugs | 47 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 1.8 | 0.8 | -20% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.2 | 2.1 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.1 | 1.7 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broomhill and Sharrow Vale; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Fulwood, Sheffield (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | -7% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | -59% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +171% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | -22% |
| Ecclesall | 837 | 40.0 | -64% |
| Fulwood | 569 | 33.6 | -70% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -3% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (396).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 396 |
| On or near Parking Area | 172 |
| On or near Rockingham Gate | 160 |
| On or near Snuff Mill Lane | 103 |
| On or near Neill Road | 97 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Rockingham Close | 92 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 83 |
| On or near Western Bank | 58 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 52 |
Of the 2,469 crimes in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 339 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,056 | 42.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 817 | 33.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 176 | 7.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 81 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has an estimated population of 24,965 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (49.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (51%, against 20%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (5.4%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broomhill and Sharrow Vale average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 43.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 9.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 49.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 50.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broomhill and Sharrow Vale a safe place to live?
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 112.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 966th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 841 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (688).
Is crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale was down 3% on the year before: 2,808 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,907 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?
About 24,965 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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.