Crime in Mosborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,683 crimes were recorded in Mosborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mosborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Mosborough
- Types of crime in Mosborough
- Mosborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mosborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mosborough
- Demographics of Mosborough
- Questions about crime in Mosborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (550), shoplifting (302) and anti-social behaviour (276) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Mosborough | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,683 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.3 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,034 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mosborough peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,761 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,357). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,683 | 93.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,751 | 97.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,357 | 75.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,761 | 97.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,665 | 92.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,506 | 83.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,686 | 93.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,459 | 80.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,677 | 93.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 150 |
| July 2026 | 150 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 149 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 180 |
| February 2026 | 119 |
| January 2026 | 116 |
| December 2025 | 131 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 143 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mosborough recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (54% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (46% below) and other theft (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 255 to 302 and possession of weapons rose from 23 to 27, while other crime fell from 63 to 31 and burglary fell from 115 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 550 | 30.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 302 | 16.7 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 151 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 96 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 73 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Drugs | 32 | 1.8 | 3.3 | -35% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +17% |
| Robbery | 14 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mosborough; the highest is Darnall (184.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Birley (92.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mosborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beighton | 1,888 | 111.7 | +20% |
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -1% |
| Woodhouse | 2,340 | 118.5 | +27% |
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | +4% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +57% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | +17% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +63% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +98% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Mosborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (155).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 133 |
| On or near Cadman Court | 48 |
| On or near Westfield Centre | 47 |
| On or near Halfway Gardens | 42 |
| On or near May Tree Lane | 36 |
| On or near Purbeck Court | 35 |
| On or near Challoner Green | 32 |
| On or near Clayton Crescent | 28 |
| On or near Beckton Grove | 27 |
Of the 1,407 crimes in Mosborough with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 276 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 614 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 477 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 6.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 53 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Mosborough has an estimated population of 18,034 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mosborough average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Mosborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Mosborough a safe place to live?
Mosborough recorded 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,403rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Mosborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 550 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (302).
Is crime in Mosborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mosborough was down 4% on the year before: 1,683 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mosborough?
About 18,034 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mosborough?
Mosborough 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.