Crime in Fulwood, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
569 crimes were recorded in Fulwood, Sheffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fulwood, Sheffield at a glance
- Crime trends in Fulwood, Sheffield
- Types of crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
- Fulwood, Sheffield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fulwood, Sheffield
- Demographics of Fulwood, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (182), anti-social behaviour (118) and vehicle crime (60) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,674th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Fulwood, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 569 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 16,926 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fulwood, Sheffield peaked in the year to August 2021 (705 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (541). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 569 | 33.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 602 | 35.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 541 | 32.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 603 | 35.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 658 | 38.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 705 | 41.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 686 | 40.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 625 | 36.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 595 | 35.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 53 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (73% below) and violence and sexual offences (69% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 136 to 182 and other theft rose from 32 to 39, while vehicle crime fell from 92 to 60 and burglary fell from 61 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 182 | 10.8 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 7.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.5 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Other theft | 39 | 2.3 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Public order | 37 | 2.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 1.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Fulwood, Sheffield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fulwood, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | +39% |
| Ecclesall | 837 | 40.0 | +19% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | +235% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | +68% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | +212% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | +160% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +807% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +226% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Fulwood, Sheffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westminster Avenue” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westminster Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 25 |
| On or near Darwin Close | 18 |
| On or near Ringinglow Road | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 15 |
| On or near Ranmoor Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Woofindin Road | 15 |
| On or near The Glade | 14 |
| On or near Woodhead Way | 14 |
| On or near Fulwood Lane | 13 |
Of the 451 crimes in Fulwood, Sheffield with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Fulwood, Sheffield has an estimated population of 16,926 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (24.4%, against 7.9%), less social housing (3.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (5.3%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fulwood, Sheffield average decile 9.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fulwood, Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 24.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 5.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fulwood, Sheffield a safe place to live?
Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,674th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fulwood, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 182 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Fulwood, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulwood, Sheffield was down 5% on the year before: 569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 602 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fulwood, Sheffield?
About 16,926 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fulwood, Sheffield?
Fulwood, Sheffield 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.