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Overview of Sheffield crime rate

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Sheffield emerges as a city of contrasts, with a high crime rating that places it 7th among 25 neighboring boroughs in terms of crime rate. With a substantial report of 68,767 criminal incidents in 2023, set against a backdrop of 556,521 residents, Sheffield exhibits a crime rate of 123.57 per 1,000 people. Despite this, the city has witnessed a modest decline in crime by 1.49% from the previous year, indicating efforts towards a safer community.

The landscape of criminal activities in Sheffield is dominated by Violence and sexual offences, which account for 31.2% of crimes, followed by Anti-social behaviour and Public order offences. On the rarer end of the spectrum, Robbery, Theft from the person, and Bicycle theft remain relatively uncommon, painting a complex picture of the city’s safety concerns.

Spanning 28 wards, Sheffield’s diverse neighborhoods tell a tale of varied safety levels. The wards of City (Sheffield), Darnall, and Manor Castle report the highest crime rates, suggesting areas of focus for improvement. In contrast, Crookes and Crosspool, Ecclesall, and Fulwood stand out as bastions of tranquility, offering solace and security to their residents.

Exploring Sheffield further through its postcode districts, S1, S9, and S4 emerge as areas with heightened crime rates, whereas S17, S11, and S10 are notable for their lower crime figures, showcasing the city’s varied safety landscape.

In essence, Sheffield’s narrative is one of a vibrant city on the cusp of transformation, striving to balance its rich industrial heritage with the imperative of creating a safe, inclusive environment for all its inhabitants.

In Sheffield, crime trends have varied significantly. Anti-social behaviour increased by 2.65% in 2020, yet saw decreases of 5.86% in 2021 and 3.22% in 2022. Shoplifting experienced an increase of 1.6% in 2022 and 2.89% in 2023, despite a decrease of 1.57% in 2020. Vehicle crime rates rose by 2.01% in 2022, but fell by 1.82% in 2020. Violence and sexual offences saw increases of 3.79% in 2021 and 3.65% in 2022. Meanwhile, Burglary and Other theft rates decreased by 2.67% and 2.84% respectively in 2020.

Sheffield crime incidents by crime type

A total of 68767 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 21436 (31.2)%
Anti-social behaviour – 9976 (14.5)%
Public order – 6111 (8.9)%
Criminal damage and arson – 5890 (8.6)%
Shoplifting – 5495 (8.0)%
Vehicle crime – 4933 (7.2)%
Other theft – 4356 (6.3)%
Burglary – 4272 (6.2)%
Drugs – 2125 (3.1)%
Other crime – 1554 (2.3)%
Possession of weapons – 831 (1.2)%
Robbery – 769 (1.1)%
Theft from the person – 615 (0.9)%
Bicycle theft – 404 (0.6)%

How does Sheffield compare against nearby areas ?

Sheffield ranks 7th when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Sheffield wards

There are 28 wards within Sheffield. City (Sheffield), Darnall, Manor Castle has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 28 wards from high crime rate to low.