Crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don: statistics, rates and trends
1,348 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge and Upper Don in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don at a glance
- Crime trends in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- Types of crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- Stocksbridge and Upper Don compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- Demographics of Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- Questions about crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (537), anti-social behaviour (249) and criminal damage and arson (117) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Stocksbridge and Upper Don | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,348 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.1 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,075 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don of any year here (1,348 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,348 | 67.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,533 | 76.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,623 | 80.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,531 | 76.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,588 | 79.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,620 | 80.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,505 | 75.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,615 | 80.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,606 | 80.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 166 |
| September 2025 | 122 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (78% below) and drugs (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 95 to 37 and drugs fell from 39 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 537 | 26.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 249 | 12.4 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Public order | 87 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Other theft | 77 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 59 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 1.8 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.1 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stocksbridge and Upper Don; the highest is Southey (142.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Crookes and Crosspool (46.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stocksbridge and Upper Don |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ecclesfield | 969 | 61.6 | -8% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,631 | 80.4 | +20% |
| Southey | 3,066 | 142.8 | +113% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +63% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | -16% |
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | +96% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | +30% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Stocksbridge and Upper Don over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ridal Close” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ridal Close | 42 |
| On or near Shay House Lane | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Forest Close | 28 |
| On or near Red Fern Grove | 28 |
| On or near Broom Royd | 27 |
| On or near Olive Road | 25 |
| On or near Fox Valley Way | 24 |
| On or near Ridal Croft | 23 |
Of the 1,099 crimes in Stocksbridge and Upper Don with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 249 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 516 | 47.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 350 | 31.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Stocksbridge and Upper Don has an estimated population of 20,075 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stocksbridge and Upper Don average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stocksbridge and Upper Don | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stocksbridge and Upper Don a safe place to live?
Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,339th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 537 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (249).
Is crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don was down 12% on the year before: 1,348 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,533 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stocksbridge and Upper Don?
About 20,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stocksbridge and Upper Don?
Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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.