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Crime in Whirlow

Whirlow had 20 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 24.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 76th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 79% below the middle Sheffield area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

S11, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whirlow

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24.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
76 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common5 in 3 months

Month by month

10 Mar 4 Apr 9 May 10 Jun 4 Jul 6 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence525%
anti-social behaviour420%
theft315%
burglary315%
criminal damage210%
drugs210%
other crime15%

Whirlow against Sheffield

TypeWhirlow per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence6.237–
Burglary3.73.7–
Vehicle crime05.2–
Anti-social behaviour4.920.5–
Theft and robbery3.77.1–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Beauchief62.4▼ 6%
Carterknowle55.1▲ 32%
Millhouses520%
Dore40.2▲ 68%
Ecclesall39.7▲ 32%
Whirlow24.7▼ 13%
Bents Green16.8▼ 27%
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 Whirlow a safe area?

Whirlow had about 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 76 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whirlow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (5), followed by anti-social behaviour (4) and theft (3).