Sheffield City Centre vs Sheffield North West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Sheffield City Centre South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Sheffield North West South Yorkshire Police

      Sheffield City Centre vs Sheffield North West Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield City Centre
      South Yorkshire Police
      9,235 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      32.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield North West
      South Yorkshire Police
      9,628 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sheffield City Centre
      B Sheffield North West
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      9,235
      9,628
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      9,819
      9,988
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↓3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.9%
      30.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheffield City Centre
      B Sheffield North West
      Violent Crime
      2,490 ↓4%
      2,890 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,436 ↑21%
      1,716 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      583 ↓12%
      538 ↓15%
      Vehicle Crime
      401 ↑1%
      697 ↓12%
      Burglary
      290 ↓12%
      545 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      415 ↓4%
      713 ↓3%
      Drugs
      378 ↓21%
      262 ↓4%
      Public Order
      935 ↓7%
      693 ↓10%
      Robbery
      171 ↑2%
      140 ↑137%
      Shoplifting
      1,194 ↓27%
      984 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      330 ↓12%
      48 ↓28%
      Bicycle Theft
      162 ↑17%
      104 ↑24%
      Possession of Weapons
      127 ↑0%
      81 ↓28%
      Other Crime
      323 ↑15%
      217 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sheffield City Centre is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheffield City Centre safer than Sheffield North West?

      Sheffield City Centre has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 9,235 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield North West has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 9,628 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sheffield City Centre vs Sheffield North West?

      Sheffield City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield North West shows -3.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West?

      In Sheffield City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,490 incidents). In Sheffield North West, it is Violent Crime (2,890 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West?

      Sheffield City Centre recorded 1,436 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield North West recorded 1,716. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Sheffield City Centre vs Sheffield North West?

      Violent crime in Sheffield City Centre totalled 2,490 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,890 in Sheffield North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheffield City Centre recorded 9,819 crimes (now 9,235, a change of -6%). Sheffield North West recorded 9,988 crimes previously (now 9,628, -3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Sheffield City Centre has a resolution rate of 32.9% and Sheffield North West has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West?

      Sheffield City Centre falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield North West is covered by South Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Sheffield City Centre or Sheffield North West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheffield City Centre and Sheffield North West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.