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Crime in Woodthorpe

Woodthorpe had 420 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 9% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

S13, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Woodthorpe

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127.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common174 in 3 months

Month by month

153 Mar 142 Apr 143 May 124 Jun 151 Jul 145 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17441%
anti-social behaviour6716%
shoplifting4912%
public order317%
criminal damage287%
burglary184%
vehicle crime123%
robbery113%

Woodthorpe against Sheffield

TypeWoodthorpe per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence52.837▲ 12%
Burglary5.53.7▼ 10%
Vehicle crime3.65.2▼ 14%
Anti-social behaviour20.320.5▼ 9%
Theft and robbery6.47.10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Arbourthorne246.4▼ 5%
Manor166.8▲ 4%
Richmond154.3▲ 1%
Intake128.5▼ 1%
Woodthorpe127.6▼ 4%
Frecheville95.8▼ 10%
Handsworth74.1▼ 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 Woodthorpe a safe area?

Woodthorpe had about 127.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Woodthorpe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (174), followed by anti-social behaviour (67) and shoplifting (49).