Crime Rate in Sheffield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheffield

The total recorded crimes in Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 6,244 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheffield crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sheffield, encompassing approximately 556,523 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2023) incidents (1.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1104) incidents (-3.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (567) incidents (-11.41% decrease)
Sheffield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 102
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

Sheffield Police Info:

South Yorkshire Police

How safe is Sheffield?

To understand the safety of Sheffield, we need to analyze Sheffield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Sheffield has recorded 82,022 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 147.38 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 34 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 75,208 crimes with a crime rate of 135.14, ranking it 41 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to South Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Sheffield reported a higher crime volume than the South Yorkshire average, with 82,022 crimes compared to 48,673. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Sheffield recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 3 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sheffield experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Yorkshire average, with 75,208 crimes compared to 45,233. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Sheffield recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 3 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Sheffield is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in South Yorkshire, Sheffield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sheffield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burngreave (825 crimes), and the safest, Fulwood (52 crimes), is 773 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Sheffield.

Similarly, the area of Burngreave & Grimesthorpe (598 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sandygate & Crosspool (15 crimes), with a difference of 583 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sheffield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burngreave825
City631
Nether Edge and Sharrow415
Darnall335
Manor Castle318

Safest Wards:

West Ecclesfield79
Stannington71
Crookes and Crosspool59
Ecclesall55
Fulwood52

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burngreave & Grimesthorpe598
Cathedral & Kelham312
Devonshire Quarter303
Sharrow274
Park Hill & Wybourn203

Safest Areas:

Ecclesall & Greystones22
Upper Stannington & Loxley19
Beauchief18
Springvale & Steel Bank17
Sandygate & Crosspool15

Sheffield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sheffield has recorded 6,244 crimes with crime rate of 11.22 ranking 56th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Sheffield crimes were 82,022. The crime rate of Sheffield in 2024 was 147.38 (year) or 12.28 (month) ranking it 34 danzarous in the UK. Sheffield ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sheffield were around 75,208 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.14 (year) or 11.26 (month) ranking 41 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in South Yorkshire, Sheffield ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of Sheffield

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,588 432,343 429,977 4
Barnsley2,597 332,318 330,570 3
Doncaster3,775 148,010 145,176 1

Sheffield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2023 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1998 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1141 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2053 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1015 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1600 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 782 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1820 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (866 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1810 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 706 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1904 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (996 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1991 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1076 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1948 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (760 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1896 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1052 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2052 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1017 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 677 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202545
March 202556
February 202557
January 202560
December 202483
November 202461
October 202476
September 202455
August 202448
July 202491

A total of 3682 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 334.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025230
April 2025252
March 2025286
February 2025248
January 2025274
December 2024384
November 2024460
October 2024470
September 2024301
August 2024396
July 2024381

A total of 5300 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 481.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 573 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025517
April 2025561
March 2025481
February 2025397
January 2025429
December 2024376
November 2024403
October 2024569
September 2024484
August 2024510
July 2024573

A total of 4470 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 406.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 479 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025427
April 2025395
March 2025402
February 2025427
January 2025479
December 2024425
November 2024404
October 2024441
September 2024352
August 2024372
July 2024346

A total of 724 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 2025103
March 202575
February 202569
January 202547
December 202453
November 202457
October 202450
September 202449
August 202474
July 202467

A total of 10515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 955.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1141 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251104
April 20251141
March 20251015
February 2025782
January 2025866
December 2024706
November 2024996
October 20241076
September 2024760
August 20241052
July 20241017

A total of 2371 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 215.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 265 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025213
April 2025174
March 2025206
February 2025174
January 2025252
December 2024220
November 2024250
October 2024251
September 2024222
August 2024144
July 2024265

A total of 6926 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 629.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 756 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025567
April 2025640
March 2025756
February 2025657
January 2025511
December 2024515
November 2024666
October 2024653
September 2024701
August 2024644
July 2024616

A total of 449 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202551
February 202532
January 202534
December 202429
November 202444
October 202450
September 202430
August 202436
July 202473

A total of 5064 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 460.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 529 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025469
April 2025438
March 2025501
February 2025441
January 2025394
December 2024400
November 2024529
October 2024479
September 2024437
August 2024483
July 2024493

A total of 21095 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1917.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2053 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252023
April 20251998
March 20252053
February 20251600
January 20251820
December 20241810
November 20241904
October 20241991
September 20241948
August 20241896
July 20242052

A total of 837 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202568
March 202585
February 202580
January 202567
December 202467
November 202472
October 202481
September 202477
August 202496
July 202468

A total of 1937 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025154
April 2025160
March 2025188
February 2025190
January 2025211
December 2024167
November 2024194
October 2024191
September 2024159
August 2024162
July 2024161

A total of 3800 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 345.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 429 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025306
April 2025334
March 2025308
February 2025269
January 2025299
December 2024323
November 2024333
October 2024390
September 2024399
August 2024410
July 2024429

High Crime Locations Sheffield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sheffield postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total102
Shoplifting96
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour18
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Other theft6
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting32
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
5. Leverton Drive (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
6. Cliff Street (Map)
Total30
Drugs12
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime6

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