There were 418 cases per 100,000 people in the seven days to 10 October, the latest date for which reliable data is available. The average area in England had 81.
Tough new restrictions on daily life come into force from Wednesday, with the city’s director of Public Health warning further draconian measures could be on the way.
This was the scene in Sheffield city centre as the local restrictions came into force.
1. Tier 3 'within weeks'
That's the warning from Sheffield's director of Public Health. Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Face masks the norm
Masked shoppers took to the streets of Sheffield as normal. Photo: Brian Eyre
3. A few changes
Many pavements have been widen in the city centre to help social distancing and encourage active travel. Photo: Brian Eyre
4. No mixing indoors
Different households are banned from mixing indoors, including in retail settings such as shops, under the new rules. Photo: Brian Eyre