Is Sheffield Safe for Women?

Safety rating

Safe
3.5 /5

Women living in Sheffield consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Crime rating

Moderate
2.6 /5

Women living in Sheffield consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

Violence rating

12.3%

On average 12.3% percentage of women in United Kingdom have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 7 experiences

Safety rating:

3.5/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

3.2/5Moderate

Safety using public transport:

4/5Safe

Crime rate:

2.6/5Moderate

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.8/5A bit worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.4/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1.6/5A bit worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1.4/5Not at all worried

How safe is Sheffield?

Anisah

Anisah

Safe to travel around and lovely people who are very friendly Lots of nice places to see if you like the nature Some areas can be seen a rough like any city but usually its safe to stay our especially in the town centre till late in the evening

Posted: August 18, 2025
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As with anywhere else in UK. Be sensible and don't go out alone after dark . Avoid dark alleys and off the beaten tracks if on own. Most people are friendly and helpful. I tend to hike in groups and there and many groups visiting the surrounding peak district.

Posted: March 10, 2025
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Sheffield is a live city at night, and it is known for its student nightlife. For this reason, I feel safer on a night, the university is like an urban jungle and covers areas of the city. There are areas in Sheffield, like any city, which feel less safe but I have never felt afraid. I have felt uncomfortable a few times after being catcalled however.

Posted: February 2, 2025
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I’d say it’s an underrated city, with lots of history. Good night life, cheap drinks and safe to go around at night. like every city it does have some unhinged people however they are easy to spot and shouldn’t bother you if you steer clear.

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Stephanie

Stephanie

Having lived here until I was 18 and then on and off since then, I am now 32, I have never had any unsafe experiences and feel very safe cycling around the city at my primary source of transport, I have always walked home alone in the dark and felt very safe also.

Posted: August 13, 2024
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Safety in United Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheffield safe?

Women living in Sheffield consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Is Sheffield safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Sheffield consider walking alone at night to be moderately safe, with an overall safety rating of 3.2 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider public transport to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the crime rate to be moderate, with an overall crime rating of 2.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.8 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of burglary to be relatively low, with an overall risk rating of 1.6 out of 5.

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Sheffield?

Women living in Sheffield consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.4 out of 5