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Crime in Kelham Island

Kelham Island had 1,675 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 343.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 194% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 3% on the three months before.

S3, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kelham Island

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343.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+3%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common498 in 3 months

Month by month

567 Mar 508 Apr 558 May 542 Jun 557 Jul 576 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence49830%
shoplifting27917%
anti-social behaviour23914%
public order19111%
criminal damage865%
theft825%
burglary563%
drugs513%

Kelham Island against Sheffield

TypeKelham Island per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence102.337▲ 3%
Burglary11.53.7▲ 37%
Vehicle crime8.65.2▼ 19%
Anti-social behaviour49.120.5▼ 7%
Theft and robbery36.57.1▲ 10%

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%
Burngreave271▲ 6%
Sheffield195▲ 4%
Netherthorpe167.1▼ 8%
Pitsmoor143▼ 7%
Upperthorpe109.6▼ 20%
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 Kelham Island a safe area?

Kelham Island had about 343.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kelham Island?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (498), followed by shoplifting (279) and anti-social behaviour (239).