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Crime

Crime in Chapeltown

Chapeltown had 561 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 51st of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 28% below the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 19% on the three months before.

S35, Sheffield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chapeltown

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84.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
51 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+19%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common204 in 3 months

Month by month

167 Mar 137 Apr 168 May 212 Jun 147 Jul 202 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Chapeltown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20436%
anti-social behaviour10218%
shoplifting5610%
public order448%
criminal damage366%
vehicle crime336%
theft275%
burglary183%

Chapeltown against Sheffield

TypeChapeltown per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence30.837▲ 52%
Burglary2.73.7–
Vehicle crime55.2▲ 50%
Anti-social behaviour15.420.5▲ 3%
Theft and robbery5.47.1▲ 3%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shiregreen140.8▼ 4%
Ecclesfield95.1▼ 16%
Chapeltown84.6▲ 19%
Thorpe Hesley60.7▲ 32%
Grenoside58.6▲ 36%
Thorpe Common48.8▲ 6%
See every Sheffield area ranked on the crime in Sheffield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Chapeltown a safe area?

Chapeltown had about 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 51 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Chapeltown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (204), followed by anti-social behaviour (102) and shoplifting (56).