Crime Rate in Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 202 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse crime rate of 2.28 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 Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 88,570 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (2.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Handsworth Road with total crimes: 10
  • Malon Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Woodhouse?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Woodhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2754 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Woodhouse experienced a greater number of crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,869 crimes compared to 2,686. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodhouse witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodhouse Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodhouse has recorded 202 crimes with crime rate of 0.23 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Woodhouse crimes were 2,754. The crime rate of Woodhouse in 2024 was 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodhouse were around 2,869 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.39 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

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

Woodhouse 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 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (71 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (61 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 43 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202516
April 202518
March 202511
February 202535
January 202515
December 202411
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202523
May 202524
April 202531
March 202551
February 202532
January 202524
December 202443
November 202432
October 202430
September 202423
August 202436

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
August 20244

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 202514
January 202517
December 202413
November 202416
October 202422
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 785 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202571
May 202553
April 202561
March 202565
February 202544
January 202547
December 202464
November 202474
October 202473
September 202481
August 202479

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 171 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202522
April 20252
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202414
September 202423
August 202415

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20259
May 202514
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20257
May 202518
April 202516
March 20259
February 202520
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Woodhouse in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Handsworth Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Malon Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Skelton Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Ashpool Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Goathland Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Water Slacks Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
9. Skelton Close (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richmond Park Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2

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