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Crime in Hillsborough

Hillsborough had 519 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 35th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

S6, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hillsborough

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124.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
35 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common154 in 3 months

Month by month

150 Mar 146 Apr 189 May 185 Jun 162 Jul 172 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15430%
anti-social behaviour12825%
public order499%
criminal damage448%
shoplifting357%
vehicle crime296%
theft255%
burglary143%

Hillsborough against Sheffield

TypeHillsborough per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence3737▲ 5%
Burglary3.43.70%
Vehicle crime75.2▲ 81%
Anti-social behaviour30.720.5▲ 1%
Theft and robbery117.1▲ 18%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hillsborough124.6▲ 7%
Middlewood116.9▲ 21%
Upperthorpe109.6▼ 20%
Wadsley73.30%
Walkley59.4▼ 21%
Wisewood55.1▲ 6%
Crookes41.8▼ 17%
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 Hillsborough a safe area?

Hillsborough had about 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 35 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hillsborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (154), followed by anti-social behaviour (128) and public order (49).