Crime in Richmond, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
1,740 crimes were recorded in Richmond, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Richmond, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in Richmond, Sheffield
- About this data
1,740 crimes were recorded in Richmond, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 680 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Richmond, Sheffield has the 1,398th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Richmond, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,740 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,576 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Richmond, Sheffield was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,730). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,740 | 93.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,730 | 93.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,759 | 94.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,075 | 111.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,184 | 117.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,911 | 102.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,053 | 110.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,940 | 104.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,229 | 120.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Richmond, Sheffield 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 680 | 36.6 | 1.07 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 14.5 | 0.94 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 167 | 9.0 | 1.33 | +4% |
| Public order | 119 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -4% |
| Burglary | 100 | 5.4 | 1.52 | -44% |
| Other theft | 85 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.0 | 0.48 | +25% |
| Other crime | 51 | 2.7 | 1.30 | -7% |
| Drugs | 44 | 2.4 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.6 | 1.20 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.4 | 1.44 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +233% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Richmond, Sheffield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 680 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Richmond, Sheffield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Richmond, Sheffield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 167 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Richmond, Sheffield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Richmond, Sheffield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Richmond, Sheffield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Richmond, Sheffield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Richmond, Sheffield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Richmond, Sheffield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Richmond, Sheffield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Richmond, Sheffield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Richmond, Sheffield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 26 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 up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Richmond, Sheffield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 10 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 233% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Richmond, Sheffield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Richmond, Sheffield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Richmond, Sheffield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Richmond, Sheffield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Richmond, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birley | 1,620 | 92.3 | -1% |
| Woodhouse | 2,330 | 118.0 | +26% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,703 | 146.8 | +57% |
| Manor Castle | 3,805 | 150.9 | +61% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | +16% |
| Darnall | 4,247 | 186.1 | +99% |
| Beighton | 1,888 | 111.7 | +19% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +224% |
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 Richmond, Sheffield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Spinkhill Road | 56 |
| On or near Stradbroke Drive | 46 |
| On or near Glenholme Place | 45 |
| On or near Richmond Hill Road | 44 |
| On or near Fishponds Road | 38 |
| On or near Hastilar Road South | 35 |
| On or near Wadsworth Road | 35 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 33 |
| On or near Bagshaw'S Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Richmond, Sheffield 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 | 672 | 38.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 457 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 269 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Richmond, Sheffield has an estimated population of 18,576. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Richmond, Sheffield sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Richmond, Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.9% |
| Social rented homes | 24.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.8% |
Is Richmond, Sheffield a safe place to live?
Richmond, Sheffield recorded 93.7 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 Richmond, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 680 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Richmond, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Richmond, Sheffield was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,740 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,730 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Richmond, Sheffield?
Richmond, Sheffield 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 Richmond, Sheffield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.