Crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield: statistics, rates and trends
2,340 crimes were recorded in Woodhouse, Sheffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 118.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodhouse, Sheffield
- Types of crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield
- Woodhouse, Sheffield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodhouse, Sheffield
- Demographics of Woodhouse, Sheffield
- Questions about crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (801), anti-social behaviour (419) and shoplifting (233) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Woodhouse, Sheffield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,340 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 118.5 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 19,744 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,009 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,207). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,340 | 118.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,207 | 111.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,563 | 129.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,979 | 150.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,790 | 141.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,631 | 133.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,608 | 132.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,753 | 139.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,009 | 152.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 197 |
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 188 |
| March 2026 | 183 |
| February 2026 | 174 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 185 |
| November 2025 | 192 |
| October 2025 | 216 |
| September 2025 | 192 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodhouse, Sheffield recorded notably more burglary (84% above the national rate), other crime (58% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (52% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (26% below) and other theft (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 151 to 233 and burglary rose from 93 to 129, while vehicle crime fell from 186 to 121 and possession of weapons fell from 27 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 801 | 40.6 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 419 | 21.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 233 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 203 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Public order | 152 | 7.7 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 129 | 6.5 | 3.6 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Other theft | 98 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -13% |
| Other crime | 66 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -17% |
| Robbery | 38 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.1 | 1.0 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodhouse, Sheffield; the highest is Darnall (184.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Birley (92.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodhouse, Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 1,798 | 96.8 | -18% |
| Beighton | 1,888 | 111.7 | -6% |
| Birley | 1,614 | 92.0 | -22% |
| Darnall | 4,214 | 184.6 | +56% |
| Manor Castle | 3,831 | 151.9 | +28% |
| Mosborough | 1,683 | 93.3 | -21% |
| Park and Arbourthorne | 2,695 | 146.4 | +24% |
| Gleadless Valley | 2,422 | 108.8 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Woodhouse, Sheffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (276).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 276 |
| On or near Hendon Street | 99 |
| On or near Handsworth Road | 88 |
| On or near Skelton Grove | 62 |
| On or near Malon Way | 47 |
| On or near Richmond Park View | 47 |
| On or near Spa Lane Croft | 46 |
| On or near Skelton Drive | 43 |
| On or near Tannery Close | 43 |
| On or near Tilford Road | 43 |
Of the 1,921 crimes in Woodhouse, Sheffield with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 419 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 871 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 681 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 66 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a drugs possession warning | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Woodhouse, Sheffield has an estimated population of 19,744 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodhouse, Sheffield average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodhouse, Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 7.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woodhouse, Sheffield a safe place to live?
Woodhouse, Sheffield recorded 118.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 845th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 801 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (419).
Is crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodhouse, Sheffield was up 6% on the year before: 2,340 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,207 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodhouse, Sheffield?
About 19,744 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodhouse, Sheffield?
Woodhouse, 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.