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South Yorkshire Police

Yorkshire and the Humber region. Headquarters: Sheffield.

  • Child sexual exploitation
  • Serious organised crime
  • Roads policing

South Yorkshire Police serves approximately 1.4 million people across an area that combines major post-industrial cities with rural moorland and Peak District fringe. The force has undertaken significant reform following the Hillsborough disaster and subsequent public inquiries. South Yorkshire has invested in child sexual exploitation investigation capabilities and trauma-informed approaches to policing.

Area Covered

South Yorkshire Police covers the metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, including the city of Sheffield, and the towns of Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster. The force area also includes parts of the Peak District National Park.

Last updated 24 September 2026