Police crime in Sheffield is “not out of control,” according to South Yorkshire’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime.

Kilvinder Vigurs gave her opinion following a spate of shootings in Sheffield over recent weeks.

A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting on London Road | YP

placeholder image — A 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting on London Road | YP

There were two gun attacks in the city in the space of 30 minutes last Saturday.

At 9.42pm, South Yorkshire Police received a call reporting that shots had been fired towards an address in Oxford Street, Upperthorpe.

A child was inside the property at the time but was unharmed.

Kassim Mohammed died after being shot on Watery Street in Upperthorpe | syp

Less than half an hour later, at 10.06pm, the force received another call reporting shots fired at a block of flats in Edward Street, just off Broad Lane, near Netherthorpe.

The month before, a 16-year-old boy was critically injured in a shooting on London Road.

He remains in hospital.

And in September, 32-year-old Kassim Mohammed was shot dead in a gun attack on Watery Street, Upperthorpe.

The scene in Watery Street, Upperthorpe, Sheffield, following the fatal shooting of Kassim Mohammed on September 30, 2025 | Alastair Ulke

In August, police were called to reports of a house being shot at on Ferrars Road, Tinsley.

A few days earlier, there was a shooting in Wensley Street, Fir Vale.

Ms Vigurs said: “The recent incidents of gun crime in Sheffield are deeply troubling, and our thoughts are with the 16‑year‑old boy who remains in a critical condition following the shooting on London Road.

“South Yorkshire Police acted quickly, carrying out extensive enquiries. I welcome the progress that has already been made - with two people now charged and three others on police bail in connection with the incident.

“I have held regular discussions with senior officers about these incidents and the subsequent response of the force. I am reassured about the measures they have taken and want to emphasise the importance of members of the public reporting any incidents or concerns relating to use of firearms to the police.

“While any firearms discharge is one too many, gun crime in South Yorkshire is not out of control.

“In fact, the overall picture shows a long-term downward trend. Firearm discharges have fallen significantly - from a peak of 86 in 2020, to 25 in 2024, and 20 so far this reporting year.

“At the same time, proactive policing has led to the recovery of 47 illegally held firearms up to November, compared with 24 in the whole of 2024.

“I recently visited the firearm team and heard from the front-line officers and their managers about the work they are doing to combat gun crime in the county.

“Violent crime has no place in South Yorkshire. Every person deserves to feel safe, and tackling the harm caused by guns and knives remains a priority.

“Preventing violence is about more than enforcement: it is also about supporting families, creating opportunities, and ensuring that no one feels that criminal gangs is the only route out of poverty.

“South Yorkshire Police continue to take weapons off our streets, target organised crime groups, and pursue offenders relentlessly.

“However, pursuing individuals and gangs is not enough. We need members of the public to be vigilant and to report any activity that they think is not quite right.

“We must also keep working with community organisations to prevent violence, protect our young people, and build safer neighbourhoods for everyone.”