Crime in Walkley: statistics, rates and trends
2,077 crimes were recorded in Walkley in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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2,077 crimes were recorded in Walkley in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 710 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Walkley has the 1,576th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Walkley | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,077 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 23,690 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Walkley was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,572 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,984). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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 | 2,077 | 87.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,984 | 83.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,237 | 94.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,572 | 108.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,193 | 92.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,070 | 87.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,284 | 96.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,205 | 93.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,247 | 94.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 167 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 234 |
| February 2026 | 159 |
| January 2026 | 157 |
| December 2025 | 144 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 179 |
| September 2025 | 159 |
| August 2025 | 168 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Walkley 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 possession of weapons (+40%) and anti-social behaviour (+23%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-37%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 710 | 30.0 | 0.88 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 17.7 | 1.15 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +15% |
| Public order | 141 | 6.0 | 0.90 | -15% |
| Other theft | 133 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 5.3 | 0.64 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 4.5 | 0.91 | -18% |
| Burglary | 103 | 4.3 | 1.23 | -13% |
| Drugs | 60 | 2.5 | 0.77 | -2% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.6 | 0.78 | -37% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.3 | 0.97 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.2 | 1.22 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.7 | 0.82 | -11% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 0.17 | -36% |
Violence and sexual offences in Walkley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Walkley recorded 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 34.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Walkley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Walkley recorded 419 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Walkley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Walkley recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Walkley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Walkley recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Walkley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Walkley recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Walkley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Walkley recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Walkley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Walkley recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Walkley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Walkley recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Walkley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Walkley recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Walkley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Walkley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Walkley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Walkley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Walkley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Walkley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Walkley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Walkley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Walkley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Walkley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Walkley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Walkley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walkley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookes and Crosspool | 813 | 48.8 | -44% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,664 | 106.7 | +22% |
| City | 7,992 | 303.7 | +246% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | +20% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | +110% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | -38% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,799 | 102.9 | +17% |
| Fulwood | 585 | 34.6 | -61% |
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 Walkley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hoyle Street | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 80 |
| On or near Brownell Street | 72 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Wood Street | 49 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 47 |
| On or near Martin Street | 45 |
| On or near Barrack Lane | 40 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Walk | 38 |
| On or near Bolsover Street | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Walkley 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 | 694 | 33.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 631 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 419 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Walkley has an estimated population of 23,690. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Walkley sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Walkley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.2% |
Is Walkley a safe place to live?
Walkley recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Walkley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (419).
Is crime in Walkley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walkley was up 5% on the year before: 2,077 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,984 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Walkley?
Walkley 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 Walkley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.