Crime in Shiregreen and Brightside: statistics, rates and trends
2,511 crimes were recorded in Shiregreen and Brightside in the 12 months to August 2026, 119.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Shiregreen and Brightside
- Questions about crime in Shiregreen and Brightside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (978), anti-social behaviour (457) and criminal damage and arson (283) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Shiregreen and Brightside | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,511 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.9 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,936 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shiregreen and Brightside peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,638 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,988). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,511 | 119.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,135 | 102.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,432 | 116.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,471 | 118.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,284 | 109.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,091 | 99.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,083 | 99.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,988 | 95.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,638 | 126.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 204 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shiregreen and Brightside recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (82% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (66% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 177 to 283 and shoplifting rose from 42 to 60, while burglary fell from 109 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 978 | 46.7 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 457 | 21.8 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 283 | 13.5 | 6.7 | +60% |
| Public order | 171 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 133 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 109 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Burglary | 87 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 87 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Drugs | 77 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 2.9 | 8.5 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +23% |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shiregreen and Brightside; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest East Ecclesfield (80.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shiregreen and Brightside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | +10% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +54% |
| Southey | 3,066 | 142.8 | +19% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,631 | 80.4 | -33% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +54% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | -9% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | -27% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +154% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Shiregreen and Brightside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bellhouse Mews” (103).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bellhouse Mews | 103 |
| On or near Tenterden Road | 82 |
| On or near Meadowhall Interchange | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 72 |
| On or near Westnall Terrace | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Paper Mill Road | 56 |
| On or near Perkyn Road | 53 |
| On or near Hatfield House Croft | 52 |
| On or near Dunninc Road | 50 |
Of the 2,054 crimes in Shiregreen and Brightside 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 457 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 939 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 636 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 170 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 89 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Shiregreen and Brightside has an estimated population of 20,936 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (33%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shiregreen and Brightside average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shiregreen and Brightside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shiregreen and Brightside a safe place to live?
Shiregreen and Brightside recorded 119.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Shiregreen and Brightside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 978 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (457).
Is crime in Shiregreen and Brightside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shiregreen and Brightside was up 18% on the year before: 2,511 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,135 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shiregreen and Brightside?
About 20,936 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shiregreen and Brightside?
Shiregreen and Brightside 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.