Sheffield Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Sheffield's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 30.2% of all reported incidents — the highest proportion of any category. This starkly contrasts with the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category, underscoring the city's particular challenges in this area. The overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents placed Sheffield 30.3% above the national average, a gap that reflects both the scale of urban activity and the specific vulnerabilities of a major city with a diverse population. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.2% of total crimes and showing a 35% gap from the UK rate — a figure that may partly explain the city's need for ongoing community engagement initiatives. Seasonal factors played a notable role, with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributing to spikes in shoplifting (1.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.8 per 1,000). The latter category saw an 8.1% increase from October, possibly linked to the colder weather and increased use of public spaces. While the city's crime picture remains challenging, the seasonal context provides a framework for understanding fluctuations, with darker evenings and holiday periods likely amplifying existing patterns of disorder.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 30.2% of total crimes — 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also showed a stark 35% gap from the national rate, a trend consistent with Sheffield's urban density and public space usage. Month-on-month changes revealed a 7.2% rise in shoplifting, likely tied to Black Friday promotions, while public order offences dropped 26.0% — the largest single category decline. Theft from the person fell 17.6% to 61 incidents, possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during colder evenings. Other crime increased 9.5%, with a 76% gap from the UK average, suggesting emerging patterns in less traditional categories. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some areas showing marked improvement despite the overall urban crime challenge.

Sheffield's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from October's 10.5 rate. This marks the first monthly decline in a year. above the UK average. Daily crime statistics show 193 incidents per day in November, highlighting the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 101 residents — a figure that contextualises the scale of activity in a city with over 580,000 people. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is lower than the previous month, the city still faces significantly higher crime levels than the UK average, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour. This contrast underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, even as broader trends show minor improvements.