Crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow: statistics, rates and trends
2,854 crimes were recorded in Nether Edge and Sharrow in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Nether Edge and Sharrow
- Questions about crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (800), anti-social behaviour (618) and shoplifting (255) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,121st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Nether Edge and Sharrow | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,854 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.9 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 27,196 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (2,529). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,854 | 104.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,760 | 101.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,529 | 93.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,840 | 104.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,956 | 108.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,986 | 109.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,291 | 121.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,230 | 118.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,292 | 121.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 299 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded notably more drugs (61% above the national rate), possession of weapons (59% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 27 to 39 and anti-social behaviour rose from 472 to 618, while shoplifting fell from 351 to 255 and vehicle crime fell from 232 to 175.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 800 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 618 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 255 | 9.4 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Public order | 219 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 178 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 175 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Other theft | 170 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Drugs | 143 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +1% |
| Burglary | 125 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +7% |
| Other crime | 47 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 42 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +27% |
| Robbery | 39 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 1.1 | 0.8 | -21% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nether Edge and Sharrow; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ecclesall (40.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nether Edge and Sharrow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | +7% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +190% |
| Ecclesall | 837 | 40.0 | -62% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | +4% |
| Graves Park | 1,573 | 83.2 | -21% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +40% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | -56% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | -17% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Nether Edge and Sharrow over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (141).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 141 |
| On or near Smeaton Street | 129 |
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Violet Bank Road | 101 |
| On or near Harrow Street | 100 |
| On or near St Mary'S Gate | 67 |
| On or near London Road | 61 |
| On or near Hereford Street | 46 |
| On or near Leverton Drive | 40 |
| On or near St Mary'S Square | 40 |
Of the 2,236 crimes in Nether Edge and Sharrow with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 618 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 894 | 40.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 838 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 115 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Nether Edge and Sharrow has an estimated population of 27,196 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (30.0%, against 7.9%), more private renting (39%, against 20%) and more unemployed residents (5.9%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nether Edge and Sharrow average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Nether Edge and Sharrow | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 30.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 39.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Nether Edge and Sharrow a safe place to live?
Nether Edge and Sharrow recorded 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,121st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 800 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (618).
Is crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nether Edge and Sharrow was up 3% on the year before: 2,854 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,760 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nether Edge and Sharrow?
About 27,196 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nether Edge and Sharrow?
Nether Edge and Sharrow 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.