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Crime in Burngreave

Burngreave had 717 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 271 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 132% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

S4, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Burngreave

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271crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common222 in 3 months

Month by month

212 Mar 213 Apr 250 May 237 Jun 242 Jul 238 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22231%
shoplifting15021%
anti-social behaviour11316%
public order416%
theft375%
drugs335%
criminal damage304%
vehicle crime294%

Burngreave against Sheffield

TypeBurngreave per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence83.937▲ 21%
Burglary7.23.7▼ 17%
Vehicle crime115.2▼ 17%
Anti-social behaviour42.720.5▲ 4%
Theft and robbery25.37.1▲ 12%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kelham Island343.9▲ 3%
Park Hill277.8▼ 5%
Burngreave271▲ 6%
Atlas199.5▲ 1%
Sheffield195▲ 4%
Pitsmoor143▼ 7%
Neepsend106▼ 8%
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 Burngreave a safe area?

Burngreave had about 271 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Burngreave?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (222), followed by shoplifting (150) and anti-social behaviour (113).