South Yorkshire justice & public safety directory

Q: How do I contact the police in South Yorkshire?

In an emergency always call 999. For non-emergencies call 101 or contact South Yorkshire Police at www.southyorks.police.uk.

Q: Where is the nearest court in South Yorkshire?

Sheffield Crown Court is the nearest, about 11.8 km away. See the full list of nearby courts above.

Q: How can I get legal aid in South Yorkshire?

Many of the solicitors listed above are legal-aid providers. Contact a firm directly to check eligibility, or browse all solicitors for more options.

Q: How do I visit someone in prison near South Yorkshire?

Doncaster is the nearest prison (about 15.4 km away). Visits must usually be booked in advance — see the prison page for details.

Your central source for justice and public-safety services in South Yorkshire. Find local police, courts, custody centres, prisons and legal help — in one place.

1Police Force

5Courts

4Custody Centres

1Prison

8+Legal Providers

County in North East, England & Wales Population: 1431k+

Nearest Police Force

South Yorkshire Police

Primary Force

Headquarters: Professional Standards Department;

South Yorkshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing South Yorkshire in England.

Website:www.southyorks.police.uk

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Nearest Courts

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Sheffield Crown Court

11.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Doncaster Crown Court

11.8 miles away

Crown Court

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Leeds Crown Court

38.9 miles away

Crown Court

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Bradford Crown Court

44.1 miles away

Crown Court

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York Crown Court

57 miles away

Crown Court

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Nearest Custody Centres

Rawmarsh Police Station Green Rise, Rawmarsh, S62 6NF

2.1 mi

Rotherham Police Station Main Street, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S60 1QY

4.5 mi

Mexborough Police Station Main Street, Mexborough, S64 9ND

5.7 mi

Wombwell Police Station Park Street, Wombwell, S73 0DJ

6.3 mi

Nearest Prison

Doncaster

15.4 miles away

HMP Doncaster, Marshgate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX

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Legal Solicitors & Legal Help in South Yorkshire

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Norrie Waite & Slater Solicitors LTD

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Rotherham

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Sills & Betteridge LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Rotherham

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Gwb Harthills LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefenceFamily

Rotherham

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Taylor & Emmet Solicitors LLP

Legal Aid Provider

Family

Rotherham

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ARTHUR JACKSON & CO

Solicitor

FamilyProperty - CommercialEmployment+4

ROTHERHAM

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Ws Strategic T/A Wilford Smith

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal Defence

Rotherham

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Howells Solicitors Limited

Legal Aid Provider

Criminal DefenceActions Against Public AuthoritiesClinical Negligence+1

Rotherham

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BRADFORD & SON

Solicitor

Wills, Trusts and Tax PlanningPlanningProperty - Commercial+6

ROTHERHAM

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About South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is a county in England. This directory connects you to local justice services including police, courts, custody centres, prisons and trusted legal professionals.

Local police, courts & legal help in one place
Access to legal-aid & private solicitors
Transparent, independent & community focused

County at a glance

Area1,552 sq km
Population1,430,623
Local Authorities4
Police ForceSouth Yorkshire Police
Court Locations5 nearby
Prisons1 nearby

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Frequently asked questions

How do I contact the police in South Yorkshire?

Where is the nearest court in South Yorkshire?

How can I get legal aid in South Yorkshire?

How do I visit someone in prison near South Yorkshire?