Crime in Southey: statistics, rates and trends
3,035 crimes were recorded in Southey in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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3,035 crimes were recorded in Southey in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,239 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Southey has the 518th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Southey | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,035 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.3 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,478 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Southey was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,816 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (2,906). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 3,035 | 141.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,926 | 136.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,003 | 139.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,943 | 137.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,906 | 135.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,503 | 163.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,298 | 153.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,196 | 148.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,816 | 177.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 238 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Southey 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 (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and other crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,239 | 57.7 | 1.68 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 446 | 20.8 | 1.35 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 397 | 18.5 | 2.73 | +24% |
| Public order | 199 | 9.3 | 1.39 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 179 | 8.3 | 1.01 | +39% |
| Other crime | 105 | 4.9 | 2.32 | -18% |
| Other theft | 105 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -14% |
| Burglary | 98 | 4.6 | 1.29 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 97 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -8% |
| Drugs | 82 | 3.8 | 1.17 | +4% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.8 | 1.31 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 36 | 1.7 | 1.73 | +24% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Southey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Southey recorded 1,239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Southey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Southey recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Southey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Southey recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Southey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Southey recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Southey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Southey recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Southey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Southey recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Southey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Southey recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Southey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Southey recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Southey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Southey recorded 97 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 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Southey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Southey recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Southey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Southey recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Southey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Southey recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Southey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Southey recorded 9 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 29% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Southey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Southey recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Southey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Southey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firth Park | 3,383 | 130.8 | -7% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | -26% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | +30% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,632 | 80.4 | -43% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,514 | 120.1 | -15% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | -38% |
| West Ecclesfield | 916 | 58.3 | -59% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | -61% |
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 Southey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 264 |
| On or near Scraith Wood Drive | 95 |
| On or near Halifax Road | 94 |
| On or near Cookson Close | 75 |
| On or near Dryden Way | 65 |
| On or near Margetson Crescent | 65 |
| On or near Carrill Road | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 61 |
| On or near Wordsworth Close | 58 |
| On or near Lytton Crescent | 54 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Southey 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 | 1,261 | 41.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 742 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 446 | 14.7% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 78 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% |
Southey has an estimated population of 21,478. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Southey sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Southey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.9% |
| Social rented homes | 41.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 70.7% |
Is Southey a safe place to live?
Southey recorded 141.3 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 Southey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (446).
Is crime in Southey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southey was up 4% on the year before: 3,035 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,926 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Southey?
Southey 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 Southey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.