Crime in Park and Arbourthorne: statistics, rates and trends
2,695 crimes were recorded in Park and Arbourthorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Park and Arbourthorne
- Questions about crime in Park and Arbourthorne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (950), shoplifting (485) and anti-social behaviour (405) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park and Arbourthorne | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,695 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.4 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,409 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park and Arbourthorne peaked in the year to August 2025 (3,000 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,391). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,695 | 146.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,000 | 163.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,966 | 161.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,703 | 146.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,609 | 141.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,477 | 134.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,396 | 130.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,391 | 129.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,821 | 153.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 206 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park and Arbourthorne recorded notably more shoplifting (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (64% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (57% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 24 to 32, while vehicle crime fell from 215 to 123 and criminal damage and arson fell from 267 to 176.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 950 | 51.6 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 485 | 26.3 | 8.5 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 405 | 22.0 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 179 | 9.7 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 9.6 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 123 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -43% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.2 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Other theft | 83 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Other crime | 64 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -32% |
| Drugs | 59 | 3.2 | 3.3 | -26% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park and Arbourthorne; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Graves Park (83.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park and Arbourthorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -26% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +4% |
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | -34% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | -28% |
| Graves Park | 1,573 | 83.2 | -43% |
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -37% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +108% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | -23% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Park and Arbourthorne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (510).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 510 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 231 |
| On or near Thames Avenue | 122 |
| On or near Berners Place | 64 |
| On or near St Elizabeth Close | 57 |
| On or near Dagnam Drive | 47 |
| On or near Grassmoor Close | 45 |
| On or near Erskine Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Brimmesfield Close | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
Of the 2,290 crimes in Park and Arbourthorne with a recorded outcome, 30% 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 405 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,060 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 696 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 146 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 144 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Park and Arbourthorne has an estimated population of 18,409 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (37%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park and Arbourthorne average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park and Arbourthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 37.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 40.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park and Arbourthorne a safe place to live?
Park and Arbourthorne recorded 146.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 460th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Park and Arbourthorne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 950 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (485).
Is crime in Park and Arbourthorne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park and Arbourthorne was down 10% on the year before: 2,695 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,000 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park and Arbourthorne?
About 18,409 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park and Arbourthorne?
Park and Arbourthorne 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.