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Crime in Walkley

Walkley had 365 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 60th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Sheffield area. Crime was down 21% on the three months before.

S6, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Walkley

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59.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
60 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
-21%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common113 in 3 months

Month by month

168 Mar 156 Apr 136 May 117 Jun 122 Jul 126 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Walkley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11331%
anti-social behaviour8724%
public order329%
shoplifting308%
criminal damage288%
theft205%
vehicle crime175%
burglary113%

Walkley against Sheffield

TypeWalkley per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence18.437▼ 27%
Burglary1.83.7▼ 61%
Vehicle crime2.85.2▲ 6%
Anti-social behaviour14.220.5▼ 26%
Theft and robbery4.47.1▼ 27%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Netherthorpe167.1▼ 8%
Hillsborough124.6▲ 7%
Upperthorpe109.6▼ 20%
Neepsend106▼ 8%
Broomhill69.1▲ 9%
Walkley59.4▼ 21%
Crookes41.8▼ 17%
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 Walkley a safe area?

Walkley had about 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 60 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Walkley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (113), followed by anti-social behaviour (87) and public order (32).