Crime in Walkley: statistics, rates and trends
2,074 crimes were recorded in Walkley in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (711), anti-social behaviour (407) and criminal damage and arson (159) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Walkley | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,074 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 23,690 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Walkley peaked in the year to August 2023 (2,491 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,985). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,074 | 87.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,985 | 83.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,244 | 94.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,491 | 105.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,243 | 94.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,059 | 86.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,286 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,184 | 92.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,272 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 165 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Walkley recorded notably more possession of weapons (31% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (42% below) and other crime (22% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 20 to 30, while other crime fell from 61 to 39 and shoplifting fell from 142 to 116.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 711 | 30.0 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 407 | 17.2 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 150 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Other theft | 133 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 116 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 102 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Drugs | 62 | 2.6 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 39 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -36% |
| Robbery | 32 | 1.4 | 1.4 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 30 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Walkley; the highest is City, Sheffield (304.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Fulwood, Sheffield (33.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Walkley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookes and Crosspool | 777 | 46.6 | -47% |
| Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | 2,808 | 112.5 | +28% |
| City | 8,021 | 304.8 | +248% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +25% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +111% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | -35% |
| Nether Edge and Sharrow | 2,854 | 104.9 | +20% |
| Fulwood | 569 | 33.6 | -62% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Walkley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hoyle Street” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hoyle Street | 82 |
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near Brownell Street | 62 |
| On or near Parking Area | 60 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 51 |
| On or near Wood Street | 50 |
| On or near Barrack Lane | 45 |
| On or near Bolsover Street | 41 |
| On or near Martin Street | 41 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Walk | 41 |
Of the 1,667 crimes in Walkley with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 407 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 710 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 644 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Walkley has an estimated population of 23,690 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (22.1%, against 7.9%), more households without a car (40%, against 23%) and more social housing (25%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Walkley average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Walkley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 22.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 45.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 29.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Walkley a safe place to live?
Walkley recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,583rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Walkley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 711 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (407).
Is crime in Walkley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Walkley was up 4% on the year before: 2,074 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,985 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Walkley?
About 23,690 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Walkley?
Walkley 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.