Crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale: statistics, rates and trends
2,664 crimes were recorded in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- Questions about crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
- About this data
2,664 crimes were recorded in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 778 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has the 1,072nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,664 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 24,965 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,150 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,409). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 2,664 | 106.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,948 | 118.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,814 | 112.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,474 | 99.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,409 | 96.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,551 | 102.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,568 | 102.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,797 | 112.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,150 | 126.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 196 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in robbery (+75%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 778 | 31.2 | 3.76 | +0% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 632 | 25.3 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 334 | 13.4 | 0.87 | -7% |
| Public order | 169 | 6.8 | 1.02 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 6.2 | 1.27 | -14% |
| Burglary | 152 | 6.1 | 1.72 | -23% |
| Other theft | 138 | 5.5 | 0.86 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -39% |
| Robbery | 49 | 2.0 | 1.45 | +75% |
| Drugs | 46 | 1.8 | 0.56 | -36% |
| Bicycle theft | 43 | 1.7 | 2.09 | -17% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 1.1 | 0.64 | -53% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.6 | 0.58 | -22% |
Shoplifting in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 778 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 632 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 334 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broomhill and Sharrow Vale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broomhill and Sharrow Vale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | -4% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | -54% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +185% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -18% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | -64% |
| Fulwood | 585 | 34.6 | -68% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | +1% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | -2% |
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 Broomhill and Sharrow Vale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 372 |
| On or near Rockingham Gate | 150 |
| On or near Parking Area | 124 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 91 |
| On or near Snuff Mill Lane | 90 |
| On or near Rockingham Close | 82 |
| On or near Neill Road | 81 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 81 |
| On or near Western Bank | 56 |
| On or near Osborne Road | 52 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,000 | 37.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 788 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 334 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 5.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 89 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% |
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale has an estimated population of 24,965. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 81.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 37.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% |
| Private rented homes | 50.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Broomhill and Sharrow Vale a safe place to live?
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale recorded 106.7 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 Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 778 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (632).
Is crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broomhill and Sharrow Vale was down 10% on the year before: 2,664 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,948 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broomhill and Sharrow Vale?
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale 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 Broomhill and Sharrow Vale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.