Crime in Southey: statistics, rates and trends
3,066 crimes were recorded in Southey in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,232), anti-social behaviour (457) and criminal damage and arson (405) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 501st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Southey | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,066 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.8 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 21,478 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Southey peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,752 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,908). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,066 | 142.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,908 | 135.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,035 | 141.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,909 | 135.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,909 | 135.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,425 | 159.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,386 | 157.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,104 | 144.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,752 | 174.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 269 |
| July 2026 | 279 |
| June 2026 | 272 |
| May 2026 | 281 |
| April 2026 | 228 |
| March 2026 | 305 |
| February 2026 | 215 |
| January 2026 | 218 |
| December 2025 | 250 |
| November 2025 | 236 |
| October 2025 | 301 |
| September 2025 | 212 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southey recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (78% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 126 to 190 and robbery rose from 29 to 39, while burglary fell from 139 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,232 | 57.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 457 | 21.3 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 405 | 18.9 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Public order | 193 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 190 | 8.8 | 8.5 | +51% |
| Other crime | 113 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Other theft | 106 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 96 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Drugs | 88 | 4.1 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Robbery | 39 | 1.8 | 1.4 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southey; the highest is Burngreave (184.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Stannington (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | -8% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | -23% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +29% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,631 | 80.4 | -44% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,511 | 119.9 | -16% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | -39% |
| West Ecclesfield | 969 | 61.6 | -57% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Southey over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (273).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 273 |
| On or near Scraith Wood Drive | 92 |
| On or near Halifax Road | 91 |
| On or near Cookson Close | 74 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 67 |
| On or near Margetson Crescent | 66 |
| On or near Dryden Way | 64 |
| On or near Carrill Road | 60 |
| On or near Wordsworth Close | 60 |
| On or near Lytton Crescent | 55 |
Of the 2,609 crimes in Southey with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% 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 | 1,259 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 758 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 209 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 105 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 80 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 64 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Southey has an estimated population of 21,478 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southey average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Southey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 34.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Southey a safe place to live?
Southey recorded 142.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 501st 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 Southey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,232 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (457).
Is crime in Southey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southey was up 5% on the year before: 3,066 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,908 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southey?
About 21,478 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southey?
Southey 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.