Tackling street gang culture and youth violence is to be prioritised in a new safety plan which aims to reduce crime in Sheffield – which was 114 per cent above the national average in 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A committee meeting will be held on Monday 31 March where councillors will discuss a new Sheffield Crime and Disorder Strategy that will last three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councillor Kurtis Crossland, chair of the communities, parks and leisure committee, said: “Safety underpins our ambitions to ensure the city is prosperous and where all our residents can thrive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Safer Sheffield Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy 2025-2028 has identified the following priorities: dangerous driving; rough sleeping; cleaner city; radicalisation\/extremism; street gang culture\/youth violence; education to improve other people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coun Crossland added: “Being a victim of crime can be personally traumatic and reports of crime and disorder in your local neighbourhood can impact how you feel about where you live.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aaron Dhadda, 20, from Broomhill, said: “You look at popular places for going out such as West Street and you see horrible events happening out of the blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It puts people off going out and enjoying their free time due to fear of their safety.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The council will also be working with South Yorkshire Police to implement its new strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Superintendent Paul Ferguson, of South Yorkshire Police said: “We are fully committed to further lowering crime rates and tackling anti-social behaviour – primarily through our dedicated Neighbourhood Policing Teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“We’ll continue to support ambitious redevelopment work with the ultimate aim of making Sheffield a safer city to live, work in, and visit.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n