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Crime in Nether Edge

Nether Edge had 544 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 37th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

S7, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Nether Edge

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120crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
37 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common151 in 3 months

Month by month

129 Mar 148 Apr 141 May 136 Jun 211 Jul 197 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15128%
anti-social behaviour10920%
shoplifting9718%
public order438%
theft346%
criminal damage326%
drugs193%
burglary193%

Nether Edge against Sheffield

TypeNether Edge per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence33.337▲ 26%
Burglary4.23.7▼ 5%
Vehicle crime3.55.2▲ 45%
Anti-social behaviour2420.5▲ 3%
Theft and robbery9.97.1▲ 7%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Highfield165.6▲ 21%
Heeley144.4▲ 12%
Sharrow131.8▲ 36%
Meersbrook121.6▲ 35%
Nether Edge120▲ 30%
Carterknowle55.1▲ 32%
Ecclesall39.7▲ 32%
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 Nether Edge a safe area?

Nether Edge had about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 37 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Nether Edge?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (151), followed by anti-social behaviour (109) and shoplifting (97).