Crime in Chapeltown and High Green: statistics, rates and trends
1,526 crimes were recorded in Chapeltown and High Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chapeltown and High Green
- Questions about crime in Chapeltown and High Green
- About this data
1,526 crimes were recorded in Chapeltown and High Green in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 514 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Chapeltown and High Green has the 839th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chapeltown and High Green | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,526 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 22,703 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chapeltown and High Green was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,971 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,526). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 1,526 | 67.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,595 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,731 | 76.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,971 | 86.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,739 | 76.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,789 | 78.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,789 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,622 | 71.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,885 | 83.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chapeltown and High Green 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 drugs (+52%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in burglary (-41%) and vehicle crime (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 255 | 11.2 | 0.73 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 213 | 9.4 | 1.13 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 4.6 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Public order | 102 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 3.9 | 0.79 | -33% |
| Other theft | 84 | 3.7 | 0.58 | +38% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -41% |
| Other crime | 42 | 1.8 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +52% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 0.77 | +6% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.5 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.0 | 0.03 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chapeltown and High Green
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 33.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chapeltown and High Green
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 255 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chapeltown and High Green
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chapeltown and High Green
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chapeltown and High Green
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chapeltown and High Green
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chapeltown and High Green
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chapeltown and High Green
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chapeltown and High Green
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chapeltown and High Green
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 41 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 52% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chapeltown and High Green
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chapeltown and High Green
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Chapeltown and High Green
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Chapeltown and High Green
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Chapeltown and High Green recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Chapeltown and High Green, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chapeltown and High Green.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 651 | 75.2 | +12% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +50% |
| Deepcar | 342 | 61.8 | -8% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +78% |
| Stocksbridge | 661 | 85.7 | +27% |
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | +36% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | +6% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +131% |
2 areas within Chapeltown and High Green, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. East Ecclesfield had the highest rate (80.4 per 1,000) and West Ecclesfield the lowest (58.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ecclesfield | Neighbourhood | 20,295 | 1,632 | 80.4 |
| West Ecclesfield | Neighbourhood | 15,723 | 916 | 58.3 |
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 Chapeltown and High Green over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 101 |
| On or near Market Place | 99 |
| On or near Bellamy Close | 68 |
| On or near Greengate Lane | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Crakehall Road | 26 |
| On or near School Road | 26 |
| On or near Lane End | 25 |
| On or near Angram View | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chapeltown and High Green 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 | 536 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 25.7% |
| Not recorded | 255 | 16.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 6.2% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Chapeltown and High Green has an estimated population of 22,703. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chapeltown and High Green sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 10.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.3% |
Is Chapeltown and High Green a safe place to live?
Chapeltown and High Green recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Chapeltown and High Green?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (255).
Is crime in Chapeltown and High Green going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chapeltown and High Green was down 4% on the year before: 1,526 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,595 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chapeltown and High Green?
Chapeltown and High Green 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 Chapeltown and High Green. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.