Crime Rate in Sheffield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sheffield

The total recorded crimes in Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 6,679 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sheffield crime rate of 12.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2187) incidents (11.07% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1148) incidents (10.92% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (619) incidents (5.45% increase)
Sheffield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 126
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 54
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 42

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 (729 crimes), and the safest, Fulwood (59 crimes), is 670 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Sheffield.

Similarly, the area of Burngreave & Grimesthorpe (572 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Beauchief (22 crimes), with a difference of 550 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Sheffield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burngreave729
City702
Nether Edge and Sharrow547
Darnall412
Manor Castle359

Safest Wards:

Dore and Totley89
West Ecclesfield83
Crookes and Crosspool74
Ecclesall73
Fulwood59

Most Dangerous Areas:

Burngreave & Grimesthorpe572
Sharrow387
Cathedral & Kelham364
Devonshire Quarter273
Tinsley & Carbrook259

Safest Areas:

Crookes25
Upper Stannington & Loxley25
Malin Bridge & Wisewood25
Wadsley & Marlcliffe25
Beauchief22

Sheffield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sheffield has recorded 6,679 crimes with crime rate of 12.00 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,788 432,343 429,977 4
Barnsley2,572 332,318 330,570 3
Doncaster3,894 148,010 145,176 1

Sheffield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2187 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1148 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1969 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1035 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7516 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 626.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 756 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025619
June 2025587
May 2025567
April 2025640
March 2025756
February 2025657
January 2025511
December 2024515
November 2024666
October 2024653
September 2024701
August 2024644

A total of 5794 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 482.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 569 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025509
June 2025558
May 2025517
April 2025561
March 2025481
February 2025397
January 2025429
December 2024376
November 2024403
October 2024569
September 2024484
August 2024510

A total of 4875 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 406.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 479 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025389
June 2025362
May 2025427
April 2025395
March 2025402
February 2025427
January 2025479
December 2024425
November 2024404
October 2024441
September 2024352
August 2024372

A total of 465 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202547
May 202533
April 202537
March 202551
February 202532
January 202534
December 202429
November 202444
October 202450
September 202430
August 202436

A total of 11681 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 973.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251148
June 20251035
May 20251104
April 20251141
March 20251015
February 2025782
January 2025866
December 2024706
November 2024996
October 20241076
September 2024760
August 20241052

A total of 708 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202555
May 202545
April 202545
March 202556
February 202557
January 202560
December 202483
November 202461
October 202476
September 202455
August 202448

A total of 846 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202599
June 202590
May 202580
April 2025103
March 202575
February 202569
January 202547
December 202453
November 202457
October 202450
September 202449
August 202474

A total of 2630 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 266 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025266
June 2025258
May 2025213
April 2025174
March 2025206
February 2025174
January 2025252
December 2024220
November 2024250
October 2024251
September 2024222
August 2024144

A total of 5477 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 456.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 529 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025475
June 2025431
May 2025469
April 2025438
March 2025501
February 2025441
January 2025394
December 2024400
November 2024529
October 2024479
September 2024437
August 2024483

A total of 23199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1933.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2187 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252187
June 20251969
May 20252023
April 20251998
March 20252053
February 20251600
January 20251820
December 20241810
November 20241904
October 20241991
September 20241948
August 20241896

A total of 3861 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 321.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 470 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025285
June 2025275
May 2025230
April 2025252
March 2025286
February 2025248
January 2025274
December 2024384
November 2024460
October 2024470
September 2024301
August 2024396

A total of 925 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202578
May 202576
April 202568
March 202585
February 202580
January 202567
December 202467
November 202472
October 202481
September 202477
August 202496

A total of 2135 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 211 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025193
June 2025166
May 2025154
April 2025160
March 2025188
February 2025190
January 2025211
December 2024167
November 2024194
October 2024191
September 2024159
August 2024162

A total of 3994 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 410 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025322
June 2025301
May 2025306
April 2025334
March 2025308
February 2025269
January 2025299
December 2024323
November 2024333
October 2024390
September 2024399
August 2024410

High Crime Locations Sheffield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total126
Shoplifting99
Violence and sexual offences21
Public order6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total54
Vehicle crime18
Robbery12
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total42
Theft from the person29
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6
4. Leverton Drive (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences18
Vehicle crime6
Other crime6
Burglary6
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting29
Anti-social behaviour4
6. East Parade (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences15
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs3
Theft from the person1
Bicycle theft1

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