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Crime in Woodseats

Woodseats had 212 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 59th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 18% on the three months before.

S8, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woodseats

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59.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
59 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+18%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common95 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Mar 52 Apr 76 May 70 Jun 70 Jul 72 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9545%
anti-social behaviour3617%
criminal damage199%
public order178%
shoplifting157%
theft94%
burglary73%
vehicle crime42%

Woodseats against Sheffield

TypeWoodseats per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence26.837▲ 116%
Burglary23.7▼ 30%
Vehicle crime1.15.2–
Anti-social behaviour10.120.5▲ 20%
Theft and robbery3.77.1▼ 57%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Meersbrook121.6▲ 35%
Greenhill118.8▼ 14%
Norton114.5▲ 30%
Norton Lees73.8▲ 11%
Beauchief62.4▼ 6%
Woodseats59.7▲ 18%
Millhouses520%
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 Woodseats a safe area?

Woodseats had about 59.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 59 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodseats?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (95), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and criminal damage (19).