Crime Rate in Walkley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walkley

The total recorded crimes in Walkley, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walkley crime rate of 2.09 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (11.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
Walkley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brownell Street with total crimes: 11
  • King James Street with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Walkley has recorded 181 crimes with crime rate of 2.09 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walkley)CrimesRank (Walkley)CrimesRank (Walkley)
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
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
Fulwood59 28653 28556 28

Walkley 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 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202527
April 20259
March 202515
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 624 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202559
May 202559
April 202557
March 202551
February 202537
January 202551
December 202443
November 202451
October 202448
September 202450
August 202452

A total of 130 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 202511
April 202512
March 20256
February 202512
January 202514
December 202415
November 202414
October 202414
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202532
May 202529
April 202542
March 202548
February 202524
January 202527
December 202418
November 202419
October 202423
September 202418
August 202433

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202515
April 202513
March 202510
February 202517
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202411
October 202413
September 20248
August 202420

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202512
April 20256
March 202510
February 202513
January 20258
December 202415
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20257
May 202513
April 202531
March 20259
February 202510
January 202513
December 202411
November 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20242

High Crime Locations Walkley in July 2025

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

1. Brownell Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. King James Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hoyle Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Wood Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
7. Ash Street (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albion Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Beet Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Netherthorpe Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1

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