The 15 Sheffield neighbourhoods hit hardest by vandals and arsonists – The Star
Police UK figures rank Sheffield neighbourhoods by reported criminal damage and arson, highlighting where incidents were most frequent relative to population. The data covers September 2025 to August 2026 and identifies the 15 highest-rate areas among the city’s 70 neighbourhoods.
Sheffield recorded 5,328 incidents overall, equivalent to 9.1 per 1,000 residents. The ranking uses incidents per 1,000 residents; for example, Woodthorpe and Cathedral & Kelham each had a rate of 14.5, with 172 and 201 reports respectively. Counts are based on where incidents occurred, and the category includes arson.
- Sheffield recorded 5,328 criminal damage reports in 12 months.
- Rates were highest in 15 of the city’s 70 neighbourhoods.
- The figures include arson and are adjusted for population.