Crime in Darnall: statistics, rates and trends
4,214 crimes were recorded in Darnall in the 12 months to August 2026, 184.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,150), shoplifting (880) and anti-social behaviour (463) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Darnall | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,214 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 184.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 22,822 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Darnall peaked in the year to August 2023 (4,394 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (3,400). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,214 | 184.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,242 | 185.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,174 | 182.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,394 | 192.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,263 | 186.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,400 | 149.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,834 | 168.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,749 | 164.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,585 | 157.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 375 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darnall recorded notably more shoplifting (4.6 times the national rate), drugs (3.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.5 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 110 to 141, while robbery fell from 40 to 27 and theft from the person fell from 57 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,150 | 50.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 880 | 38.6 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 463 | 20.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 302 | 13.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 297 | 13.0 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 289 | 12.7 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Other theft | 250 | 11.0 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Drugs | 246 | 10.8 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Burglary | 141 | 6.2 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other crime | 72 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 50 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 1.7 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.2 | 1.4 | -32% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Darnall; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Richmond, Sheffield (96.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darnall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | -18% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | 0% |
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | -48% |
| Woodhouse | 2,340 | 118.5 | -36% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,511 | 119.9 | -35% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | -21% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +65% |
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Darnall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (942).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 942 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 321 |
| On or near Shepcote Lane | 297 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 155 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 132 |
| On or near Stovin Gardens | 111 |
| On or near Newmarch Street | 72 |
| On or near St Lawrence Road | 63 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 50 |
Of the 3,751 crimes in Darnall with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 463 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,260 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,258 | 33.5% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 513 | 13.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 228 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 104 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 48 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 16 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Darnall has an estimated population of 22,822 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (35%, against 18%), more social housing (28%, against 17%) and more households without a car (34%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darnall average decile 1.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Darnall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 45.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 62.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Darnall a safe place to live?
Darnall recorded 184.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 250th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Darnall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,150 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (880).
Is crime in Darnall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darnall was almost unchanged on the year before: 4,214 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,242 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darnall?
About 22,822 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darnall?
Darnall 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.