Crime in Fulwood, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Fulwood, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fulwood, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
- About this data
585 crimes were recorded in Fulwood, Sheffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 180 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fulwood, Sheffield has the 3,647th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fulwood, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 585 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,926 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fulwood, Sheffield was highest in the year to July 2021 (728 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (520). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 585 | 34.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 606 | 35.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 520 | 30.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 600 | 35.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 660 | 39.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 728 | 43.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 686 | 40.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 611 | 36.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 607 | 35.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fulwood, Sheffield 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 (+31%) and other theft (+12%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-68%) and vehicle crime (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 10.6 | 0.31 | +31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 7.4 | 0.49 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 65 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -32% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -23% |
| Public order | 41 | 2.4 | 0.36 | -16% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 1.8 | 0.27 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.0 | 1.22 | +112% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.9 | 0.29 | +14% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.8 | 0.39 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.24 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fulwood, Sheffield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fulwood, Sheffield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 21.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fulwood, Sheffield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fulwood, Sheffield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fulwood, Sheffield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fulwood, Sheffield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fulwood, Sheffield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fulwood, Sheffield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fulwood, Sheffield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fulwood, Sheffield 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fulwood, Sheffield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fulwood, Sheffield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fulwood, Sheffield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fulwood, Sheffield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fulwood, Sheffield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fulwood, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | +41% |
| Ecclesall | 805 | 38.5 | +11% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | +209% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | +58% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | +198% |
| Walkley | 2,077 | 87.7 | +154% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +779% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | +204% |
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 Fulwood, Sheffield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westminster Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 25 |
| On or near Ringinglow Road | 18 |
| On or near Darwin Close | 18 |
| On or near The Glade | 16 |
| On or near Fulwood Lane | 15 |
| On or near Ranmoor Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Woodhead Way | 14 |
| On or near Woofindin Road | 14 |
| On or near Fulney Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fulwood, Sheffield 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 | 212 | 36.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 171 | 29.2% |
| Not recorded | 126 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Fulwood, Sheffield has an estimated population of 16,926. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fulwood, Sheffield sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fulwood, Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.6 |
Is Fulwood, Sheffield a safe place to live?
Fulwood, Sheffield recorded 34.6 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 Fulwood, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Fulwood, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fulwood, Sheffield was down 3% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 606 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fulwood, Sheffield?
Fulwood, Sheffield 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 Fulwood, Sheffield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.