Crime in Crookes and Crosspool: statistics, rates and trends
813 crimes were recorded in Crookes and Crosspool in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crookes and Crosspool
- Questions about crime in Crookes and Crosspool
- About this data
813 crimes were recorded in Crookes and Crosspool in the 12 months to July 2026, 48.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 204 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crookes and Crosspool has the 3,071st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crookes and Crosspool | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 813 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.8 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,673 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crookes and Crosspool was highest in the year to July 2020 (979 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (726). Over the whole period it fell 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 813 | 48.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 856 | 51.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 780 | 46.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 726 | 43.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 873 | 52.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 50.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 979 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 977 | 58.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 911 | 54.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crookes and Crosspool over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+56%) and other theft (+48%). The largest falls were in burglary (-47%) and vehicle crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 204 | 12.2 | 0.80 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 11.7 | 0.34 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 4.1 | 0.49 | +5% |
| Public order | 64 | 3.8 | 0.58 | +56% |
| Burglary | 63 | 3.8 | 1.07 | -47% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -34% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 0.40 | -30% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -56% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -80% |
Anti-social behaviour in Crookes and Crosspool
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Crookes and Crosspool
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 24.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crookes and Crosspool
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crookes and Crosspool
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crookes and Crosspool
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crookes and Crosspool
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crookes and Crosspool
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crookes and Crosspool
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crookes and Crosspool
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crookes and Crosspool
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crookes and Crosspool
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crookes and Crosspool
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crookes and Crosspool
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crookes and Crosspool
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crookes and Crosspool recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crookes and Crosspool, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crookes and Crosspool.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crookes and Crosspool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | +119% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | +80% |
| Fulwood | 585 | 34.6 | -29% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | +12% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | +115% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | +111% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +523% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | -21% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Crookes and Crosspool over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 53 |
| On or near Westminster Crescent | 46 |
| On or near Toyne Street | 25 |
| On or near Vernon Terrace | 21 |
| On or near Brick Street | 19 |
| On or near Crookes | 19 |
| On or near Sandygate Grove | 18 |
| On or near Westminster Close | 18 |
| On or near Brick Drive | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crookes and Crosspool over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 295 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 204 | 25.1% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Crookes and Crosspool has an estimated population of 16,673. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crookes and Crosspool sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crookes and Crosspool |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 25.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Crookes and Crosspool a safe place to live?
Crookes and Crosspool recorded 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crookes and Crosspool?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (195).
Is crime in Crookes and Crosspool going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crookes and Crosspool was down 5% on the year before: 813 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crookes and Crosspool?
Crookes and Crosspool is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Crookes and Crosspool. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.