Crime in Dore and Totley: statistics, rates and trends
836 crimes were recorded in Dore and Totley in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Dore and Totley
- Questions about crime in Dore and Totley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (299), anti-social behaviour (148) and other theft (75) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Dore and Totley | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 836 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,101 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dore and Totley of any year here (836 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 836 | 41.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 943 | 46.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,112 | 55.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,052 | 52.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,077 | 53.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 958 | 47.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,039 | 51.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,186 | 59.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,076 | 53.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (70% below) and criminal damage and arson (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 54 to 75, while vehicle crime fell from 85 to 30 and shoplifting fell from 123 to 68.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 14.9 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 75 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +39% |
| Shoplifting | 68 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -45% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 2.5 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 50 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 1.5 | 5.0 | -65% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dore and Totley; the highest is Broomhill and Sharrow Vale (112.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Fulwood, Sheffield (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dore and Totley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauchief and Greenhill | 2,048 | 106.3 | +156% |
| Ecclesall | 837 | 40.0 | -4% |
| Graves Park | 1,573 | 83.2 | +100% |
| Fulwood | 569 | 33.6 | -19% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | +152% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | +162% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | +170% |
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | +12% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Dore and Totley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brinkburn Close” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brinkburn Close | 51 |
| On or near Edmund Close | 35 |
| On or near Edmund Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bradway Close | 21 |
| On or near Green Oak Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Green Oak Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Aldam Croft | 16 |
| On or near Mickley Lane | 15 |
Of the 688 crimes in Dore and Totley with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Dore and Totley has an estimated population of 20,101 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dore and Totley average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dore and Totley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 52.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dore and Totley a safe place to live?
Dore and Totley recorded 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dore and Totley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Dore and Totley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dore and Totley was down 11% on the year before: 836 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 943 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dore and Totley?
About 20,101 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dore and Totley?
Dore and Totley 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.