Crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow: statistics, rates and trends
2,799 crimes were recorded in Nether Edge and Sharrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow at a glance
- Crime trends in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- Types of crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- Nether Edge and Sharrow compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- Population and deprivation in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- Questions about crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- About this data
2,799 crimes were recorded in Nether Edge and Sharrow in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 819 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nether Edge and Sharrow has the 1,174th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nether Edge and Sharrow | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,799 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.9 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 27,196 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,448 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,585). 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 | 2,799 | 102.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,739 | 100.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,585 | 95.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,867 | 105.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,882 | 106.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,063 | 112.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,249 | 119.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,182 | 117.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,448 | 126.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 320 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 213 |
| April 2026 | 235 |
| March 2026 | 229 |
| February 2026 | 214 |
| January 2026 | 217 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 244 |
| October 2025 | 261 |
| September 2025 | 242 |
| August 2025 | 244 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nether Edge and Sharrow 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, drugs.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+34%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 819 | 30.1 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 612 | 22.5 | 1.47 | +34% |
| Public order | 216 | 7.9 | 1.20 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 205 | 7.5 | 0.91 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 180 | 6.6 | 1.34 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 173 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +21% |
| Other theft | 167 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +6% |
| Drugs | 150 | 5.5 | 1.69 | +10% |
| Burglary | 119 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -2% |
| Other crime | 49 | 1.8 | 0.85 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 39 | 1.4 | 1.48 | -2% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 1.1 | 1.30 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 0.24 | -31% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 819 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 612 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 21.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nether Edge and Sharrow
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nether Edge and Sharrow, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nether Edge and Sharrow.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nether Edge and Sharrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | +4% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +195% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | -63% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | +5% |
| Graves Park | 1,582 | 83.6 | -19% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | +43% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | -53% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -15% |
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 Nether Edge and Sharrow over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 137 |
| On or near Smeaton Street | 113 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Harrow Street | 94 |
| On or near Violet Bank Road | 81 |
| On or near St Mary'S Gate | 66 |
| On or near London Road | 64 |
| On or near Hereford Street | 46 |
| On or near St Mary'S Square | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nether Edge and Sharrow 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 | 891 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 827 | 29.5% |
| Not recorded | 612 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Nether Edge and Sharrow has an estimated population of 27,196. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nether Edge and Sharrow sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nether Edge and Sharrow |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 75.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 39.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.7% |
Is Nether Edge and Sharrow a safe place to live?
Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Nether Edge and Sharrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 819 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (612).
Is crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow was up 2% on the year before: 2,799 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,739 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nether Edge and Sharrow?
Nether Edge and Sharrow 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 Nether Edge and Sharrow. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.