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Crime in Blackburn

Blackburn had 106 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 100.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% below the middle Sheffield area. Crime was down 16% on the three months before.

S61, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Blackburn

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100.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
-16%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common44 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 43 Apr 58 May 47 Jun 32 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Blackburn. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4442%
anti-social behaviour1918%
public order109%
criminal damage109%
vehicle crime98%
other crime55%
theft44%
burglary22%

Blackburn against Sheffield

TypeBlackburn per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence41.637▼ 10%
Burglary1.93.7–
Vehicle crime8.55.2–
Anti-social behaviour1820.5▼ 21%
Theft and robbery4.77.1–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tinsley231.1▲ 3%
Brightside229.2▲ 27%
Firth Park178.2▲ 16%
Kimberworth177.7▲ 6%
Wincobank147.9▲ 30%
Shiregreen140.8▼ 4%
Blackburn100.3▼ 16%
See every Sheffield area ranked on the crime in Sheffield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Blackburn a safe area?

Blackburn had about 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Blackburn?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (44), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (10).