Sheffield
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Sheffield safe?
Crime in Sheffield is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Sheffield has 9.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Sheffield is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Sheffield | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.4 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 10.4 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.4 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 10.4 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 9.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 18532 50%
- Criminal damage and arson 5031 14%
- Public order 5010 13%
- Shoplifting 4548 12%
- Vehicle crime 4025 11%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Sheffield has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Sheffield has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 99%
- Some flooding 1%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
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Old coal mines
416 old mine shafts are recorded in and around the city. That can matter for ground stability.
Old coal mines vs other cities
Sheffield has many old mine shafts compared with other cities we cover.
SheffieldNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Tornado Up to 6% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
- Earthquake 0 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 5.0.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Sheffield?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Sheffield is currently Medium.
How does crime in Sheffield compare with England?
Crime in Sheffield is higher than the England rate. Sheffield has 9.1 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Sheffield is safe?
No. These figures are for Sheffield as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Sheffield?
This Sheffield page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report