Crime in Sheldon: statistics, rates and trends

2,711 crimes were recorded in Sheldon in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 944 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sheldon has the 781st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Sheldon was highest in the year to July 2024 (2,765 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,918). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sheldon 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+32%) and vehicle crime (+23%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-44%) and other crime (-18%).

Violence and sexual offences in Sheldon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sheldon recorded 944 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Sheldon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sheldon recorded 545 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Sheldon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sheldon recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Sheldon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sheldon recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Sheldon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sheldon recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Sheldon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sheldon recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Sheldon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sheldon recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Sheldon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sheldon recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Sheldon

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sheldon recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Sheldon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sheldon recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Sheldon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sheldon recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Sheldon

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sheldon recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Sheldon

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sheldon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Sheldon

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sheldon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sheldon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sheldon.

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 Sheldon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sheldon 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.

Sheldon has an estimated population of 21,969. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sheldon sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Sheldon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.