Crime Rate in Fulwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fulwood

The total recorded crimes in Fulwood, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fulwood crime rate of 1.95 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Fulwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Glade with total crimes: 5
  • Woofindin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Endcliffe Avenue 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 May 2025 the Fulwood has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 1.95 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fulwood)CrimesRank (Fulwood)CrimesRank (Fulwood)
City631 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave825 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow415 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle318 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall335 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park252 73,400 63,315 6
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale259 63,157 102,500 13
Southey248 83,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne227 103,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse179 172,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley240 93,314 82,758 9
East Ecclesfield190 132,446 132,622 11
Stocksbridge and Upper Don195 112,089 171,952 17
Shiregreen and Brightside184 162,614 122,563 12
Walkley191 122,327 142,408 14
Hillsborough189 142,239 152,222 15
Beauchief and Greenhill185 152,177 162,211 16
Richmond156 211,893 191,932 18
Graves Park171 182,005 181,626 21
Birley165 191,851 201,691 19
Mosborough135 221,627 221,631 20
Beighton156 201,704 211,618 22
Dore and Totley82 231,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield79 241,189 231,110 24
Stannington71 251,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall55 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27

Fulwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 20255
January 202513
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 202414
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 202413
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202514
January 20255
December 202411
November 20245
October 202416
September 20242
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 84 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20248
November 202410
October 202417
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202428
May 20244

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 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
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Fulwood in May 2025

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

1. The Glade (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Woofindin Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Endcliffe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Riverdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Barncliffe Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Lodge Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
8. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ringinglow Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Darwin Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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