Crime in Crookes and Crosspool: statistics, rates and trends
777 crimes were recorded in Crookes and Crosspool in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crookes and Crosspool at a glance
- Crime trends in Crookes and Crosspool
- Types of crime in Crookes and Crosspool
- Crookes and Crosspool compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crookes and Crosspool
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crookes and Crosspool
- Demographics of Crookes and Crosspool
- Questions about crime in Crookes and Crosspool
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (200), violence and sexual offences (190) and shoplifting (75) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,166th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Crookes and Crosspool | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 777 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,673 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crookes and Crosspool peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,014 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (726). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 777 | 46.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 852 | 51.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 827 | 49.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 726 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 829 | 49.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 844 | 50.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 970 | 58.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,014 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 901 | 54.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (67% below) and vehicle crime (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 44 to 61 and shoplifting rose from 59 to 75, while burglary fell from 111 to 57 and vehicle crime fell from 56 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 11.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 4.5 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 61 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.3 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crookes and Crosspool; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Fulwood, Sheffield (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crookes and Crosspool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | +141% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | +88% |
| Fulwood | 569 | 33.6 | -28% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | +21% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +135% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | +125% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +554% |
| Ecclesall | 837 | 40.0 | -14% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Crookes and Crosspool over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (110).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 58 |
| On or near Westminster Crescent | 40 |
| On or near Toyne Street | 25 |
| On or near Vernon Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Westminster Close | 18 |
| On or near Bute Street | 16 |
| On or near Bradley Street | 15 |
| On or near Crookes | 14 |
| On or near Pickmere Road | 14 |
Of the 577 crimes in Crookes and Crosspool with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 200 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 45.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 218 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Crookes and Crosspool has an estimated population of 16,673 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (18.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (54%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.1%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crookes and Crosspool average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Crookes and Crosspool | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 18.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 25.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crookes and Crosspool a safe place to live?
Crookes and Crosspool recorded 46.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,166th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crookes and Crosspool?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (190).
Is crime in Crookes and Crosspool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crookes and Crosspool was down 9% on the year before: 777 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 852 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crookes and Crosspool?
About 16,673 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crookes and Crosspool?
Crookes and Crosspool is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.