Crime Rate in Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Woodhouse, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodhouse crime rate of 2.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-13.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-22.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (1000.00% increase)
Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smelter Wood Rise with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Orgreave Road with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Woodhouse has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 0.29 ranking 17th 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.

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

Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 72 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (120 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 20257
February 20256
January 20253
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 20248
August 202413
July 20245
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 202511
February 202514
January 202517
December 202413
November 202416
October 202422
September 202412
August 202418
July 202420
June 202438
May 202419

A total of 224 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202518
March 202511
February 202535
January 202515
December 202411
November 202416
October 202411
September 202411
August 20245
July 202421
June 202446
May 20248

A total of 900 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202561
March 202565
February 202544
January 202547
December 202464
November 202474
October 202473
September 202481
August 202479
July 202472
June 2024120
May 202467

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20252
March 202513
February 20258
January 202513
December 202416
November 202422
October 202414
September 202423
August 202415
July 202426
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 20259
February 202520
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 20248
September 202415
August 202412
July 202421
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 476 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202531
March 202551
February 202532
January 202524
December 202443
November 202432
October 202430
September 202423
August 202436
July 202436
June 202480
May 202434

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 86 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 135 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20259
January 20258
December 202418
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
July 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243

High Crime Locations Woodhouse in May 2025

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

1. Smelter Wood Rise (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Orgreave Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Balmoral Road (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Hendon Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Stradbroke Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
7. Spa Lane Croft (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. John Calvert Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Cardwell Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Skelton Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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