Crime in Shiregreen and Brightside: statistics, rates and trends
2,514 crimes were recorded in Shiregreen and Brightside in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shiregreen and Brightside at a glance
- Crime trends in Shiregreen and Brightside
- Types of crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
- Shiregreen and Brightside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shiregreen and Brightside
- Population and deprivation in Shiregreen and Brightside
- Questions about crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
- About this data
2,514 crimes were recorded in Shiregreen and Brightside in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 961 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shiregreen and Brightside has the 826th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shiregreen and Brightside | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,514 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.1 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,936 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shiregreen and Brightside was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,684 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,977). 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 | 2,514 | 120.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,131 | 101.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,415 | 115.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,512 | 120.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,202 | 105.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,150 | 102.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,070 | 98.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,977 | 94.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,684 | 128.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 231 |
| June 2026 | 254 |
| May 2026 | 241 |
| April 2026 | 225 |
| March 2026 | 226 |
| February 2026 | 182 |
| January 2026 | 176 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 196 |
| October 2025 | 206 |
| September 2025 | 209 |
| August 2025 | 207 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shiregreen and Brightside 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+94%) and criminal damage and arson (+67%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 961 | 45.9 | 1.34 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 441 | 21.1 | 1.37 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 290 | 13.9 | 2.04 | +67% |
| Public order | 175 | 8.4 | 1.26 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 137 | 6.5 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Other theft | 114 | 5.4 | 0.85 | +14% |
| Burglary | 92 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -29% |
| Other crime | 87 | 4.2 | 1.97 | +18% |
| Drugs | 76 | 3.6 | 1.11 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +94% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.8 | 1.82 | +28% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +122% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shiregreen and Brightside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shiregreen and Brightside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 441 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 17.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shiregreen and Brightside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shiregreen and Brightside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shiregreen and Brightside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shiregreen and Brightside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shiregreen and Brightside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shiregreen and Brightside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shiregreen and Brightside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shiregreen and Brightside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 122% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shiregreen and Brightside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shiregreen and Brightside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shiregreen and Brightside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shiregreen and Brightside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiregreen and Brightside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park | 3,383 | 130.8 | +9% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | +53% |
| Southey | 3,035 | 141.3 | +18% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,632 | 80.4 | -33% |
| Darnall | 4,247 | 186.1 | +55% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | -13% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -27% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +153% |
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 Shiregreen and Brightside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bellhouse Mews | 103 |
| On or near Tenterden Road | 85 |
| On or near Meadowhall Interchange | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Westnall Terrace | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Hatfield House Croft | 59 |
| On or near Paper Mill Road | 58 |
| On or near Dunninc Road | 50 |
| On or near Wheatfield Crescent | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shiregreen and Brightside 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 | 948 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 641 | 25.5% |
| Not recorded | 441 | 17.5% |
| Under investigation | 175 | 7.0% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
Shiregreen and Brightside has an estimated population of 20,936. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shiregreen and Brightside sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shiregreen and Brightside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.2% |
| Social rented homes | 32.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.8% |
Is Shiregreen and Brightside a safe place to live?
Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 120.1 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 Shiregreen and Brightside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 961 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (441).
Is crime in Shiregreen and Brightside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiregreen and Brightside was up 18% on the year before: 2,514 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,131 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shiregreen and Brightside?
Shiregreen and Brightside 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 Shiregreen and Brightside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.