Crime in Chapeltown and High Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,580 crimes were recorded in Chapeltown and High Green in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chapeltown and High Green at a glance
- Crime trends in Chapeltown and High Green
- Types of crime in Chapeltown and High Green
- Chapeltown and High Green compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Chapeltown and High Green
- Streets with the most crime in Chapeltown and High Green
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chapeltown and High Green
- Demographics of Chapeltown and High Green
- Questions about crime in Chapeltown and High Green
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (547), anti-social behaviour (267) and shoplifting (207) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 785th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Chapeltown and High Green | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,580 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 22,703 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chapeltown and High Green of any year here (1,580 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,580 | 69.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,590 | 70.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,721 | 75.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,963 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,703 | 75.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,842 | 81.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,781 | 78.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,591 | 70.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,901 | 83.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 178 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 172 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 105 |
| March 2026 | 140 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and burglary (45% below) and other theft (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 26 to 44 and other theft rose from 64 to 80, while burglary fell from 78 to 44 and vehicle crime fell from 136 to 92.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 24.1 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 207 | 9.1 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Public order | 112 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Other theft | 80 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Burglary | 44 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -44% |
| Drugs | 44 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +69% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Chapeltown and High Green; the highest is Rotherham (156.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Deepcar (59.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 653 | 75.5 | +8% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +49% |
| Deepcar | 328 | 59.3 | -15% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +72% |
| Stocksbridge | 647 | 83.9 | +21% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | +32% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | +1% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +125% |
Of the 2 areas within Chapeltown and High Green, East Ecclesfield had the highest crime rate (80.4 per 1,000) and West Ecclesfield the lowest (61.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ecclesfield | Neighbourhood | 20,295 | 1,631 | 80.4 |
| West Ecclesfield | Neighbourhood | 15,723 | 969 | 61.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Chapeltown and High Green over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Place” and “Supermarket” (105 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Bellamy Close | 66 |
| On or near Greengate Lane | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Lane End | 30 |
| On or near School Road | 30 |
| On or near Coppice Rise | 27 |
| On or near Crakehall Road | 26 |
Of the 1,313 crimes in Chapeltown and High Green with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 267 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 538 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 387 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 101 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Chapeltown and High Green has an estimated population of 22,703 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (10%, against 20%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chapeltown and High Green average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chapeltown and High Green | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Chapeltown and High Green a safe place to live?
Chapeltown and High Green recorded 69.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 785th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chapeltown and High Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (267).
Is crime in Chapeltown and High Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapeltown and High Green was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,580 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,590 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chapeltown and High Green?
About 22,703 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chapeltown and High Green?
Chapeltown and High Green 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.