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Crime in Highfield

Highfield had 1,103 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 165.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 42% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

S2, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Highfield

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165.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common262 in 3 months

Month by month

305 Mar 307 Apr 296 May 271 Jun 416 Jul 416 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26224%
anti-social behaviour21019%
shoplifting19418%
public order908%
theft827%
criminal damage575%
vehicle crime515%
burglary464%

Highfield against Sheffield

TypeHighfield per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence39.337▼ 1%
Burglary6.93.7▲ 35%
Vehicle crime7.75.2▲ 19%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.5▲ 23%
Theft and robbery21.87.1▲ 48%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Broomhall247.5▲ 20%
Sheffield195▲ 4%
Highfield165.6▲ 21%
Heeley144.4▲ 12%
Sharrow131.8▲ 36%
Meersbrook121.6▲ 35%
Nether Edge120▲ 30%
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 Highfield a safe area?

Highfield had about 165.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (262), followed by anti-social behaviour (210) and shoplifting (194).