Crime Rate in Walkley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkley

The total recorded crimes in Walkley, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 191 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkley 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 Walkley, encompassing approximately 86,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (3.51% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-30.95% decrease)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (200.00% increase)
Walkley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brownell Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 10

How safe is Walkley?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Walkley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2327 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Walkley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Walkley had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,408 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Walkley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walkley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Walkley has recorded 191 crimes with crime rate of 2.21 ranking 12th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Walkley crimes were 2,327. The crime rate of Walkley in 2024 was 26.90 (year) or 2.24 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walkley were around 2,408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.83 (year) or 2.32 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walkley)CrimesRank (Walkley)CrimesRank (Walkley)
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
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
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

Walkley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (100 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 449 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202542
March 202548
February 202524
January 202527
December 202418
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202433
July 202439
June 2024100
May 202429

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202414
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202426
May 202417

A total of 689 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202557
March 202551
February 202537
January 202551
December 202443
November 202451
October 202448
September 202450
August 202452
July 202450
June 202478
May 202462

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 202513
January 20258
December 202415
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249
July 202415
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202418
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202510
February 202517
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20241
August 20248
July 202415
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 169 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202420
July 202412
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202531
March 20259
February 202510
January 202513
December 202411
November 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 202419
June 202438
May 202410

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations Walkley in May 2025

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

1. Brownell Street (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Albion Street (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Robbery2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Daisy Bank (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hoyle Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burnaby Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cuthbert Bank Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Barrack Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burlington Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Oxford Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2

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