Crime in Manor Castle: statistics, rates and trends
3,831 crimes were recorded in Manor Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 151.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Manor Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Manor Castle
- Types of crime in Manor Castle
- Manor Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Manor Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Manor Castle
- Demographics of Manor Castle
- Questions about crime in Manor Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,333), anti-social behaviour (728) and criminal damage and arson (384) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Manor Castle | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,831 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 151.9 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 25,219 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Manor Castle peaked in the year to August 2022 (4,416 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (3,699). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,831 | 151.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,955 | 156.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,868 | 153.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,412 | 174.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,416 | 175.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,017 | 159.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,798 | 150.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,699 | 146.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,205 | 166.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 332 |
| July 2026 | 351 |
| June 2026 | 299 |
| May 2026 | 329 |
| April 2026 | 313 |
| March 2026 | 339 |
| February 2026 | 268 |
| January 2026 | 316 |
| December 2025 | 274 |
| November 2025 | 334 |
| October 2025 | 356 |
| September 2025 | 320 |
Compared with England and Wales, Manor Castle recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate), burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 49 to 85 and possession of weapons rose from 41 to 49, while bicycle theft fell from 37 to 24 and vehicle crime fell from 400 to 278.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,333 | 52.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 728 | 28.9 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 384 | 15.2 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 278 | 11.0 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Public order | 254 | 10.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Burglary | 202 | 8.0 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other theft | 167 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Drugs | 146 | 5.8 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Other crime | 114 | 4.5 | 2.1 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 85 | 3.4 | 8.5 | +73% |
| Robbery | 52 | 2.1 | 1.4 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 49 | 1.9 | 1.0 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 1.0 | 0.8 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Manor Castle; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Birley (92.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Manor Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | -4% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +101% |
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | -36% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +22% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -28% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | -31% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +22% |
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Manor Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (150).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 150 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 113 |
| On or near Parking Area | 108 |
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Granville Street | 81 |
| On or near Anson Street | 78 |
| On or near Queen Mary Mews | 70 |
| On or near B6070 | 63 |
| On or near B6071 | 63 |
| On or near Victoria Station Road | 58 |
Of the 3,103 crimes in Manor Castle with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 728 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,323 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,118 | 36.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 6.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 134 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Manor Castle has an estimated population of 25,219 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), more households without a car (42%, against 23%) and more students (13.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Manor Castle average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Manor Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 42.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 34.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 59.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Manor Castle a safe place to live?
Manor Castle recorded 151.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Manor Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,333 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (728).
Is crime in Manor Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Manor Castle was down 3% on the year before: 3,831 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,955 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Manor Castle?
About 25,219 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Manor Castle?
Manor Castle 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.