Crime in Darnall: statistics, rates and trends
4,247 crimes were recorded in Darnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 186.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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4,247 crimes were recorded in Darnall in the 12 months to July 2026, 186.1 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 1,138 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Darnall has the 243rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darnall | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,247 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 186.1 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 22,822 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darnall was highest in the year to July 2023 (4,345 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,417). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 4,247 | 186.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,173 | 182.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,222 | 185.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,345 | 190.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,246 | 186.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,417 | 149.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,824 | 167.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,725 | 163.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,677 | 161.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 390 |
| June 2026 | 357 |
| May 2026 | 333 |
| April 2026 | 356 |
| March 2026 | 313 |
| February 2026 | 330 |
| January 2026 | 369 |
| December 2025 | 385 |
| November 2025 | 324 |
| October 2025 | 347 |
| September 2025 | 335 |
| August 2025 | 408 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darnall 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in burglary (+25%) and vehicle crime (+17%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-34%) and other crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,138 | 49.9 | 1.46 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 874 | 38.3 | 4.62 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 497 | 21.8 | 1.42 | -5% |
| Public order | 297 | 13.0 | 1.96 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 296 | 13.0 | 2.63 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 295 | 12.9 | 1.91 | +0% |
| Other theft | 255 | 11.2 | 1.75 | -4% |
| Drugs | 250 | 11.0 | 3.35 | -2% |
| Burglary | 137 | 6.0 | 1.70 | +25% |
| Other crime | 74 | 3.2 | 1.54 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 58 | 2.5 | 2.62 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 37 | 1.6 | 0.96 | -34% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.4 | 1.01 | -21% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Darnall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darnall recorded 1,138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 26.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darnall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darnall recorded 874 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 20.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darnall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darnall recorded 497 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darnall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darnall recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darnall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darnall recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darnall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darnall recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darnall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darnall recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darnall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darnall recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darnall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darnall recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darnall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darnall recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darnall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darnall recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darnall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darnall recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darnall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darnall recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Darnall
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Darnall recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Darnall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darnall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darnall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Castle | 3,805 | 150.9 | -19% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | -1% |
| Richmond | 1,740 | 93.7 | -50% |
| Woodhouse | 2,330 | 118.0 | -37% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,514 | 120.1 | -35% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | -21% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +63% |
| Firth Park | 3,383 | 130.8 | -30% |
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 Darnall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 941 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 319 |
| On or near Shepcote Lane | 290 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 150 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 149 |
| On or near Parking Area | 136 |
| On or near Stovin Gardens | 107 |
| On or near Newmarch Street | 77 |
| On or near St Lawrence Road | 63 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darnall 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 | 1,267 | 29.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,237 | 29.1% |
| Local resolution | 518 | 12.2% |
| Not recorded | 497 | 11.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 236 | 5.6% |
| Under investigation | 227 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 100 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 43 | 1.0% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 19 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% |
Darnall has an estimated population of 22,822. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darnall sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darnall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.7% |
Is Darnall a safe place to live?
Darnall recorded 186.1 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 Darnall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (874).
Is crime in Darnall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darnall was up 2% on the year before: 4,247 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,173 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darnall?
Darnall 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 Darnall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.