Crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don: statistics, rates and trends
1,387 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge and Upper Don in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- Questions about crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
- About this data
1,387 crimes were recorded in Stocksbridge and Upper Don in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 542 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stocksbridge and Upper Don has the 2,254th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stocksbridge and Upper Don | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,387 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.1 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,075 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,666 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,387). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,387 | 69.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,519 | 75.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,615 | 80.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,552 | 77.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,558 | 77.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,666 | 83.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,471 | 73.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,627 | 81.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,635 | 81.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 140 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+32%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-62%) and drugs (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 542 | 27.0 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 266 | 13.3 | 0.86 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 6.1 | 0.90 | -12% |
| Public order | 91 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -31% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.3 | 0.68 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 3.5 | 0.72 | -30% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.1 | 0.89 | -32% |
| Other crime | 49 | 2.4 | 1.16 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -62% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 0.67 | -24% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +9% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.18 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 266 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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 up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stocksbridge and Upper Don
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stocksbridge and Upper Don, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stocksbridge and Upper Don.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stocksbridge and Upper Don |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ecclesfield | 916 | 58.3 | -16% |
| East Ecclesfield | 1,632 | 80.4 | +16% |
| Southey | 3,035 | 141.3 | +105% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | +52% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | -21% |
| Firth Park | 3,383 | 130.8 | +89% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | +27% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | -29% |
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 Stocksbridge and Upper Don over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ridal Close | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Broom Royd | 33 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Shay House Lane | 31 |
| On or near Red Fern Grove | 30 |
| On or near Forest Close | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Fox Valley Way | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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 | 523 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 366 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 266 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
Stocksbridge and Upper Don has an estimated population of 20,075. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stocksbridge and Upper Don sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stocksbridge and Upper Don |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
Is Stocksbridge and Upper Don a safe place to live?
Stocksbridge and Upper Don recorded 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Stocksbridge and Upper Don?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 542 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (266).
Is crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stocksbridge and Upper Don was down 9% on the year before: 1,387 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,519 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stocksbridge and Upper Don?
Stocksbridge and Upper Don 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 Stocksbridge and Upper Don. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.