Crime in City, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
8,021 crimes were recorded in City, Sheffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 304.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of City, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in City, Sheffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,466), anti-social behaviour (1,307) and public order (835) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 62nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | City, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 8,021 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 304.8 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 26,316 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in City, Sheffield peaked in the year to August 2019 (9,632 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (6,184). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 8,021 | 304.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,926 | 301.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 8,863 | 336.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,470 | 321.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,865 | 336.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,184 | 235.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 8,217 | 312.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 9,632 | 366.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 9,552 | 363.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 721 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, City, Sheffield recorded notably more theft from the person (5.4 times the national rate), bicycle theft (5.1 times the national rate) and public order (4.8 times the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 1,056 to 1,307, while theft from the person fell from 336 to 237 and other crime fell from 328 to 239.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,466 | 93.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,307 | 49.7 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Public order | 835 | 31.7 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 692 | 26.3 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Other theft | 568 | 21.6 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 391 | 14.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Drugs | 349 | 13.3 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 293 | 11.1 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 271 | 10.3 | 3.6 | -1% |
| Other crime | 239 | 9.1 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 237 | 9.0 | 1.7 | -29% |
| Robbery | 165 | 6.3 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 111 | 4.2 | 0.8 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 97 | 3.7 | 1.0 | -26% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
City, Sheffield has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs City, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | -63% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | -71% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | -66% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | -50% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | -39% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | -85% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | -52% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -64% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in City, Sheffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (599).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 599 |
| On or near East Parade | 469 |
| On or near High Street | 412 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 411 |
| On or near Nightclub | 401 |
| On or near Police Station | 301 |
| On or near West Street | 219 |
| On or near Leopold Street | 208 |
| On or near Angel Street | 182 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 155 |
Of the 6,714 crimes in City, Sheffield with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,753 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,238 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 490 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 382 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 261 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 257 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 209 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 41 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 39 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
City, Sheffield has an estimated population of 26,316 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (54.1%, against 7.9%), more private renting (68%, against 20%) and more households without a car (59%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up City, Sheffield average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | City, Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 6.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 1.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 1.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 54.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 6.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 58.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 17.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 67.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is City, Sheffield a safe place to live?
City, Sheffield recorded 304.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 62nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were theft from the person and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in City, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,466 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,307).
Is crime in City, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in City, Sheffield was up 1% on the year before: 8,021 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,926 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of City, Sheffield?
About 26,316 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 1.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers City, Sheffield?
City, Sheffield 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.