Sheffield North East vs Sheffield South West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sheffield North East South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sheffield South West South Yorkshire Police

      Sheffield North East vs Sheffield South West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield North East
      South Yorkshire Police
      15,559 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sheffield South West
      South Yorkshire Police
      10,809 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sheffield North East
      B Sheffield South West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      15,559
      10,809
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      15,830
      11,033
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.3%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sheffield North East
      B Sheffield South West
      Violent Crime
      5,637 ↓3%
      3,446 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,453 ↑6%
      1,996 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      679 ↓17%
      533 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      865 ↓9%
      741 ↓7%
      Burglary
      592 ↓29%
      606 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1,477 ↑11%
      799 ↓7%
      Drugs
      600 ↑11%
      368 ↑5%
      Public Order
      1,152 ↓10%
      798 ↓1%
      Robbery
      188 ↑25%
      116 ↓4%
      Shoplifting
      1,111 ↑17%
      887 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      64 ↓10%
      35 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      42 ↑0%
      74 ↓10%
      Possession of Weapons
      223 ↑9%
      126 ↓2%
      Other Crime
      476 ↓6%
      284 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sheffield South West is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sheffield North East safer than Sheffield South West?

      Sheffield North East has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 15,559 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheffield South West has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 10,809 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sheffield North East vs Sheffield South West?

      Sheffield North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sheffield South West shows -2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sheffield North East and Sheffield South West?

      In Sheffield North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (5,637 incidents). In Sheffield South West, it is Violent Crime (3,446 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sheffield North East and Sheffield South West?

      Sheffield North East recorded 2,453 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheffield South West recorded 1,996. 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 North East vs Sheffield South West?

      Violent crime in Sheffield North East totalled 5,637 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3,446 in Sheffield South West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sheffield North East and Sheffield South West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sheffield North East recorded 15,830 crimes (now 15,559, a change of -1.7%). Sheffield South West recorded 11,033 crimes previously (now 10,809, -2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sheffield North East and Sheffield South 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 North East has a resolution rate of 28.3% and Sheffield South West has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sheffield North East and Sheffield South West?

      Sheffield North East falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Sheffield South 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 North East and Sheffield South 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 North East or Sheffield South West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sheffield North East and Sheffield South 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.