Crime in Dore and Totley: statistics, rates and trends
852 crimes were recorded in Dore and Totley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dore and Totley at a glance
- Crime trends in Dore and Totley
- Types of crime in Dore and Totley
- Dore and Totley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dore and Totley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dore and Totley
- Population and deprivation in Dore and Totley
- Questions about crime in Dore and Totley
- About this data
852 crimes were recorded in Dore and Totley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 309 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dore and Totley has the 3,354th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dore and Totley | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 852 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.4 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,101 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dore and Totley was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,206 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (852). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 852 | 42.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 954 | 47.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,073 | 53.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,065 | 53.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,109 | 55.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 954 | 47.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,011 | 50.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,206 | 60.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,072 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 88 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dore and Totley 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 violence and sexual offences (+24%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-60%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 309 | 15.4 | 0.45 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 7.7 | 0.50 | +18% |
| Burglary | 72 | 3.6 | 1.01 | -39% |
| Other theft | 72 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 3.2 | 0.38 | -50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -8% |
| Public order | 47 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -60% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.0 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -24% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.0 | 0.06 | -83% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.03 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dore and Totley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dore and Totley recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dore and Totley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dore and Totley recorded 154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dore and Totley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dore and Totley recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dore and Totley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dore and Totley recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dore and Totley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dore and Totley recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dore and Totley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dore and Totley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dore and Totley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dore and Totley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dore and Totley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dore and Totley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dore and Totley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dore and Totley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dore and Totley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dore and Totley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dore and Totley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dore and Totley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dore and Totley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dore and Totley recorded 6 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 down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dore and Totley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dore and Totley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dore and Totley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dore and Totley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dore and Totley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dore and Totley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dore and Totley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 2,094 | 108.7 | +156% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | -9% |
| Graves Park | 1,582 | 83.6 | +97% |
| Fulwood | 585 | 34.6 | -18% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | +143% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,410 | 108.3 | +156% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | +152% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | +15% |
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 Dore and Totley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brinkburn Close | 56 |
| On or near Edmund Close | 46 |
| On or near Edmund Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near Bradway Close | 20 |
| On or near Green Oak Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Mickley Lane | 18 |
| On or near Green Oak Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Aldam Croft | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dore and Totley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 312 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 30.8% |
| Not recorded | 154 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Dore and Totley has an estimated population of 20,101. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dore and Totley sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dore and Totley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Dore and Totley a safe place to live?
Dore and Totley recorded 42.4 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 Dore and Totley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (154).
Is crime in Dore and Totley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dore and Totley was down 11% on the year before: 852 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 954 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dore and Totley?
Dore and Totley 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 Dore and Totley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.