Crime in South Yorkshire

Key statistical information on crime and policing in South Yorkshire.

Re-offending Rates in South Yorkshire

The proportion of youth offenders who re-offend has increased by 2% in South Yorkshire to 33.5% from 2015-16 to 2016-17. The proportion of offenders who re-offend has increased by 1% in South Yorkshire to 30.8%.

Police Recorded Crime in South Yorkshire

Total recorded crime in South Yorkshire has been steadily rising over the last five years.

Youth Justice in South Yorkshire

The total of all youth cautions and sentences for the year 2017-8 was 948. Detention and training orders for youth offenders was the least used disposal for the year 2017-18, constituting 1% of all cautions and sentences.