Police called out over 800 times to crimes at McDonald's restaurants in Sheffield

Results of a Freedom of Information request submitted by the Star show South Yorkshire Police received reports of a total of 830 offences at McDonald’s outlets across the city in 2016, 2017 and 2018.

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McDonald’s said the safety of its customers and staff was an ‘absolute priority’.

According to the figures, police were called to 300 crimes at McDonald’s restaurants in Sheffield during 2016, 296 in 2017 and 234 in 2018.

The offences included 428 nuisance-related incidents, 78 cases of violence against people, 64 suspicious circumstances, 43 road-related crimes and six sexual offences.

A spokesperson for McDonald’s said: “The safety and security of our people and our customers is our absolute priority and we strive to ensure our restaurants are a welcoming and friendly environment for all.

“We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to crime and anti-social behaviour both in and around our restaurants.

“We maintain positive working relationships with the police and invest in CCTV and door staff as necessary.”

The fast-food chain added that the numbers were ‘not indicative’ of crimes happening within its outlets as members of the public often use McDonald’s branches as reference points when reporting an incident during a 999 call because it is a recognisable landmark.

Last month, the Star reported how police and paramedics were scrambled to McDonald’s on High Street after a woman reportedly went into cardiac arrest.

The restaurant had to be evacuated because of the medical emergency.

The Star also reported last month that a car crashed into the wall of McDonald’s Hillsborough restaurant.

A police investigation was launched following that incident.

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