Crime in Richmond, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
1,798 crimes were recorded in Richmond, Sheffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Richmond, Sheffield at a glance
- Crime trends in Richmond, Sheffield
- Types of crime in Richmond, Sheffield
- Richmond, Sheffield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Richmond, Sheffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Richmond, Sheffield
- Demographics of Richmond, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in Richmond, Sheffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (689), anti-social behaviour (276) and criminal damage and arson (171) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Richmond, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,798 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.8 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 18,576 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Richmond, Sheffield peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,232 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,696). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,798 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,696 | 91.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,757 | 94.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,005 | 107.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,232 | 120.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,884 | 101.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,063 | 111.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,972 | 106.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,127 | 114.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 167 |
| July 2026 | 178 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 162 |
| March 2026 | 182 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 136 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 134 |
| October 2025 | 132 |
| September 2025 | 136 |
Compared with England and Wales, Richmond, Sheffield recorded notably more burglary (44% above the national rate), possession of weapons (39% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (32% below) and drugs (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 60 to 106 and other theft rose from 59 to 88, while burglary fell from 175 to 95 and vehicle crime fell from 122 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 689 | 37.1 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 14.9 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 171 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 122 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +77% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -46% |
| Other theft | 88 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +49% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -28% |
| Other crime | 50 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Drugs | 43 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Robbery | 34 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.3 | 1.0 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Richmond, Sheffield; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Birley (92.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Richmond, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -5% |
| Woodhouse | 2,340 | 118.5 | +22% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +51% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +57% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | +12% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +91% |
| Beighton | 1,888 | 111.7 | +15% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +215% |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Richmond, Sheffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Spinkhill Road | 55 |
| On or near Stradbroke Drive | 47 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road | 45 |
| On or near Glenholme Place | 43 |
| On or near Hastilar Road South | 36 |
| On or near Wadsworth Road | 36 |
| On or near Fishponds Road | 35 |
| On or near Bagshaw'S Road | 32 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 32 |
Of the 1,522 crimes in Richmond, Sheffield with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% 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 | 696 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 476 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Richmond, Sheffield has an estimated population of 18,576 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Richmond, Sheffield average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Richmond, Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Richmond, Sheffield a safe place to live?
Richmond, Sheffield recorded 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,319th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Richmond, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 689 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (276).
Is crime in Richmond, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Richmond, Sheffield was up 6% on the year before: 1,798 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,696 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Richmond, Sheffield?
About 18,576 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Richmond, Sheffield?
Richmond, Sheffield 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.