WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Southey, Sheffield

Comprehensive safety analysis for Southey, localized within Sheffield.

Total Crimes

228
trending_down -25.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

132.49per 1k
trending_down -0.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

20,635

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences91
Criminal Damage & Arson38
Anti-social Behaviour35
Shoplifting16
Other Theft11
Public Order11
Other Crime7
Vehicle Crime7
Burglary5
Robbery3
Drug Offences2
Weapons Possession1
Bicycle Theft1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 14
14
On or near Dryden Way Map
Criminal damage and arson: 7Anti-social behaviour: 5Burglary: 1
13
On or near Cookson Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 5Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
7
On or near Carrill Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Criminal damage and arson: 2
5
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Doe Royd Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1
4
On or near Adlington Road Map
Vehicle crime: 2Anti-social behaviour: 2
4
On or near Creswick Lane Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1Possession of weapons: 1
3
On or near Kyle Crescent Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2Drugs: 1
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Sheffield district.

Local Rank

#27safest in Sheffield

National Safety

Top 7%Riskiest

City Average

104.42per 1k

Local Policing

Sheffield North East

South Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

Tackle Knife Enabled Criminality

Issued: 18 May 2026

Status Update

A bepsoke plan has been created for tackling knife related criminality in the North East. The results of which will be published shortly but this is a long term plan. If you know somebody is carrying a knife please report this to South Yorkshrie Police online, or via 101 or 999 in emergencies. Alternaitvely you can report it completely anonymously to crimestoppers online https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or on their dedicated number 0800 555 111
If you feel you family member, friend or associate needs support from the police regarding the dangers of knife carrying please do also get in touch.
OP SCEPTRE runs from WC 18/5/26 which is a dedicated week of action looking at knife crime.

Actioned: 18 May 2026

Tackling serious acquisitive crime in the North East looking at Victim, offender location model.

Issued: 10 May 2026

Status Update

All offenders dealt with by a dedicated burglary team. With dedicated plans for those on bail/probation.
Dedicated patrol plans and briefing documents for local officers and wider force resources deployed into the area.
All victims to get bespoke crime prevention advice along with neighbouring properties for every burglary.
Working with partners to help provide crime prevention advice and target harden locations:
•Ensure all doors are locked, even if you are inside your home.
•Ensure any side gates or outer buildings, like sheds and garages, are locked and secure.
•Consider installing a home CCTV and monitor light system
•Install a burglar alarm.
•Fit a steering wheel lock on your vehicle.
•Ensure any spare car keys are stored in a safe place, disable keyless entry.

Actioned: 10 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN24

Police Drop In, Grimesthorpe Family Centre

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Police drop in

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Grimesthorpe Family Centre Holywell Road Sheffield

JUN24

PIPS

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DROP IN SOUTHEY CO-OP

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10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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SOUTHEY CO OP SOUTHEY GREEN ROAD SHEFFIELD

JUN24

POP up Police Station.

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Officers will be parked outside the shops on Hartley Brook Road between 10-11:00 AM. Stop and chat about local Policing issues that concern you.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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Hartley Brook Shops, Hartley Brook Road, Shiregreen.

JUN24

Drop In - Henry's Cafe

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I will be available to speak with for your crime prevention advice or any other police related concerns you may have

schedule

10:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Firth Park, park Firth Park Road Firth Park Sheffield

JUN24

Pop in Police Station

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Pop in Police Station

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2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Firvale Community Hub 127 Page Hall Road

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