Crime in Park and Arbourthorne: statistics, rates and trends
2,703 crimes were recorded in Park and Arbourthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Park and Arbourthorne at a glance
- Crime trends in Park and Arbourthorne
- Types of crime in Park and Arbourthorne
- Park and Arbourthorne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park and Arbourthorne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park and Arbourthorne
- Population and deprivation in Park and Arbourthorne
- Questions about crime in Park and Arbourthorne
- About this data
2,703 crimes were recorded in Park and Arbourthorne in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 960 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park and Arbourthorne has the 464th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park and Arbourthorne | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,703 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.8 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,409 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park and Arbourthorne was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,126 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,387). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 2,703 | 146.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,126 | 169.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,817 | 153.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,767 | 150.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,545 | 138.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,476 | 134.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,387 | 129.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,431 | 132.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,888 | 156.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 216 |
| June 2026 | 259 |
| May 2026 | 310 |
| April 2026 | 220 |
| March 2026 | 253 |
| February 2026 | 209 |
| January 2026 | 192 |
| December 2025 | 207 |
| November 2025 | 201 |
| October 2025 | 223 |
| September 2025 | 199 |
| August 2025 | 214 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park and Arbourthorne 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in robbery (+36%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 960 | 52.1 | 1.52 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 472 | 25.6 | 3.09 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 400 | 21.7 | 1.42 | -19% |
| Public order | 185 | 10.0 | 1.51 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 180 | 9.8 | 1.44 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 6.7 | 1.36 | -46% |
| Burglary | 93 | 5.1 | 1.43 | -21% |
| Other theft | 86 | 4.7 | 0.73 | -36% |
| Other crime | 67 | 3.6 | 1.72 | -27% |
| Drugs | 60 | 3.3 | 1.00 | -21% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.8 | 1.37 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 29 | 1.6 | 1.62 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Park and Arbourthorne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 960 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Park and Arbourthorne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 472 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park and Arbourthorne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 400 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park and Arbourthorne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 185 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park and Arbourthorne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park and Arbourthorne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park and Arbourthorne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park and Arbourthorne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park and Arbourthorne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park and Arbourthorne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park and Arbourthorne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park and Arbourthorne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park and Arbourthorne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park and Arbourthorne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park and Arbourthorne recorded 5 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park and Arbourthorne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park and Arbourthorne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park and Arbourthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | -26% |
| Manor Castle | 3,805 | 150.9 | +3% |
| Richmond | 1,740 | 93.7 | -36% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | -30% |
| Graves Park | 1,582 | 83.6 | -43% |
| Birley | 1,620 | 92.3 | -37% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +107% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | -27% |
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 Park and Arbourthorne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 499 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 224 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 121 |
| On or near Berners Place | 69 |
| On or near St Elizabeth Close | 61 |
| On or near Dagnam Drive | 47 |
| On or near Grassmoor Close | 44 |
| On or near Erskine Crescent | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 37 |
| On or near Brimmesfield Close | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park and Arbourthorne 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 | 1,031 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 710 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 400 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 183 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 142 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 82 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Park and Arbourthorne has an estimated population of 18,409. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park and Arbourthorne sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park and Arbourthorne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.7% |
| Social rented homes | 37.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.3% |
Is Park and Arbourthorne a safe place to live?
Park and Arbourthorne recorded 146.8 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 Park and Arbourthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 960 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (472).
Is crime in Park and Arbourthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park and Arbourthorne was down 14% on the year before: 2,703 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,126 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park and Arbourthorne?
Park and Arbourthorne 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 Park and Arbourthorne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.