Crime in Firth Park: statistics, rates and trends
3,383 crimes were recorded in Firth Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Firth Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Firth Park
- Types of crime in Firth Park
- Firth Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Firth Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Firth Park
- Population and deprivation in Firth Park
- Questions about crime in Firth Park
- About this data
3,383 crimes were recorded in Firth Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,346 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Firth Park has the 671st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Firth Park | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,383 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.8 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 25,869 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Firth Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (4,197 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,042). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 3,383 | 130.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,109 | 120.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,042 | 117.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,441 | 133.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,692 | 142.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,698 | 143.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,751 | 145.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,340 | 129.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,197 | 162.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 356 |
| June 2026 | 292 |
| May 2026 | 293 |
| April 2026 | 280 |
| March 2026 | 310 |
| February 2026 | 214 |
| January 2026 | 246 |
| December 2025 | 254 |
| November 2025 | 280 |
| October 2025 | 286 |
| September 2025 | 280 |
| August 2025 | 292 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Firth Park 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+41%) and vehicle crime (+28%). The largest falls were in burglary (-20%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,346 | 52.0 | 1.52 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 542 | 21.0 | 1.37 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 428 | 16.5 | 2.44 | +41% |
| Public order | 270 | 10.4 | 1.57 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +28% |
| Other theft | 135 | 5.2 | 0.82 | -15% |
| Drugs | 129 | 5.0 | 1.53 | +18% |
| Burglary | 123 | 4.8 | 1.34 | -20% |
| Other crime | 113 | 4.4 | 2.07 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 57 | 2.2 | 2.27 | +6% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.4 | 1.06 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.3 | 0.38 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -59% |
Violence and sexual offences in Firth Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Firth Park recorded 1,346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 39.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Firth Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Firth Park recorded 542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 16.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Firth Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Firth Park recorded 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Firth Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Firth Park recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Firth Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Firth Park recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Firth Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Firth Park recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Firth Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Firth Park recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Firth Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Firth Park recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Firth Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Firth Park recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Firth Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Firth Park recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Firth Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Firth Park recorded 37 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 up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Firth Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Firth Park recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Firth Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Firth Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Firth Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Firth Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Firth Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Firth Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Firth Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,514 | 120.1 | -8% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | +40% |
| Southey | 3,035 | 141.3 | +8% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | -20% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,632 | 80.4 | -39% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -33% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +132% |
| Darnall | 4,247 | 186.1 | +42% |
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 Firth Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Norwood Grange Drive | 151 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 149 |
| On or near Adrian Crescent | 141 |
| On or near Parking Area | 135 |
| On or near Longley Hall Way | 81 |
| On or near Emerson Crescent | 79 |
| On or near Etwall Way | 77 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 74 |
| On or near Southey Place | 64 |
| On or near Buchanan Crescent | 59 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Firth Park 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,332 | 39.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 872 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 542 | 16.0% |
| Under investigation | 279 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Firth Park has an estimated population of 25,869. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Firth Park sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Firth Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.4% |
| Social rented homes | 46.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 65.4% |
Is Firth Park a safe place to live?
Firth Park recorded 130.8 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 Firth Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (542).
Is crime in Firth Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Firth Park was up 9% on the year before: 3,383 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,109 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Firth Park?
Firth Park 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 Firth Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.