Crime in City, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
7,992 crimes were recorded in City, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 303.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in City, Sheffield at a glance
- Crime trends in City, Sheffield
- Types of crime in City, Sheffield
- City, Sheffield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in City, Sheffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in City, Sheffield
- Population and deprivation in City, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in City, Sheffield
- About this data
7,992 crimes were recorded in City, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 303.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,440 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, City, Sheffield has the 64th highest crime rate.
| Measure | City, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 7,992 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 303.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 26,316 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in City, Sheffield was highest in the year to July 2019 (9,750 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (5,946). 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 | 7,992 | 303.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,852 | 298.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 8,917 | 338.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,521 | 323.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 8,932 | 339.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,946 | 225.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 8,400 | 319.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,750 | 370.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,425 | 358.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 659 |
| June 2026 | 616 |
| May 2026 | 673 |
| April 2026 | 561 |
| March 2026 | 646 |
| February 2026 | 604 |
| January 2026 | 628 |
| December 2025 | 704 |
| November 2025 | 690 |
| October 2025 | 793 |
| September 2025 | 726 |
| August 2025 | 692 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in City, Sheffield 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+30%) and robbery (+19%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-26%) and theft from the person (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,440 | 92.7 | 2.71 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,312 | 49.9 | 3.25 | +30% |
| Public order | 840 | 31.9 | 4.80 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 656 | 24.9 | 3.01 | -11% |
| Other theft | 547 | 20.8 | 3.25 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 384 | 14.6 | 2.15 | +8% |
| Drugs | 362 | 13.8 | 4.21 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 311 | 11.8 | 2.40 | -4% |
| Burglary | 255 | 9.7 | 2.74 | -7% |
| Other crime | 255 | 9.7 | 4.59 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 252 | 9.6 | 5.67 | -24% |
| Robbery | 163 | 6.2 | 4.59 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 116 | 4.4 | 5.36 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 99 | 3.8 | 3.87 | -26% |
Violence and sexual offences in City, Sheffield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. City, Sheffield recorded 2,440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (92.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 30.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in City, Sheffield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. City, Sheffield recorded 1,312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in City, Sheffield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. City, Sheffield recorded 840 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in City, Sheffield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. City, Sheffield recorded 656 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in City, Sheffield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. City, Sheffield recorded 547 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in City, Sheffield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. City, Sheffield recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in City, Sheffield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. City, Sheffield recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in City, Sheffield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. City, Sheffield recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in City, Sheffield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. City, Sheffield recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in City, Sheffield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. City, Sheffield recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in City, Sheffield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. City, Sheffield recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in City, Sheffield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. City, Sheffield recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in City, Sheffield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. City, Sheffield recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in City, Sheffield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. City, Sheffield recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to City, Sheffield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to City, Sheffield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | -65% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -71% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | -66% |
| Manor Castle | 3,805 | 150.9 | -50% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | -40% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | -84% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | -52% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | -64% |
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 City, Sheffield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 575 |
| On or near East Parade | 477 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 405 |
| On or near High Street | 403 |
| On or near Nightclub | 403 |
| On or near Police Station | 311 |
| On or near West Street | 227 |
| On or near Leopold Street | 195 |
| On or near Angel Street | 174 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 167 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in City, Sheffield 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 | 2,762 | 34.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,221 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 1,312 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 442 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 399 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 265 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 260 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 207 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 41 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 35 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 0.2% |
City, Sheffield has an estimated population of 26,316. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in City, Sheffield sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | City, Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 92.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 17.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 67.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is City, Sheffield a safe place to live?
City, Sheffield recorded 303.7 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 City, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,312).
Is crime in City, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in City, Sheffield was up 2% on the year before: 7,992 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,852 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers City, Sheffield?
City, Sheffield 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 City, Sheffield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.