Crime Rate in Fulwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fulwood

The total recorded crimes in Fulwood, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fulwood crime rate of 2.21 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Fulwood, encompassing approximately 26,644 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Fulwood Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westminster Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Ranmoor Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Woofindin Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fulwood?

To understand the safety of Fulwood, we need to analyze Fulwood crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Fulwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 653 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fulwood recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Fulwood had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 556 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fulwood recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, Fulwood has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Fulwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fulwood has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 28th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Fulwood crimes were 653. The crime rate of Fulwood in 2024 was 24.51 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fulwood were around 556 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.87 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fulwood)CrimesRank (Fulwood)CrimesRank (Fulwood)
City702 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave729 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow547 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle359 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall412 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park296 63,400 63,315 6
Southey252 103,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne267 73,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse202 132,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley263 83,314 82,758 9
East Ecclesfield253 92,446 132,622 11
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale241 113,157 102,500 13
Shiregreen and Brightside175 162,614 122,563 12
Beauchief and Greenhill205 122,177 162,211 16
Walkley181 152,327 142,408 14
Beighton182 141,704 211,618 22
Hillsborough166 182,239 152,222 15
Stocksbridge and Upper Don170 172,089 171,952 17
Richmond139 221,893 191,932 18
Graves Park164 192,005 181,626 21
Birley141 211,851 201,691 19
Mosborough163 201,627 221,631 20
Dore and Totley89 241,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield83 251,189 231,110 24
Stannington92 231,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall73 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool74 26928 26765 27

Fulwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 20255
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 96 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 202416
September 20242
August 202411

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 202410
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Fulwood in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fulwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Westminster Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Ranmoor Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Woofindin Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Stumperlowe Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Darwin Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Jumble Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Storth Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Tapton Park Mount (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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