Total Crime Rate
29.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Furniss Avenue area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Dore and Totley , and the 373rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Furniss Avenue (S17 3QP) in the last 12 months was 29.5 per 1,000 residents and was 30.5% lower than the Dore and Totley average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Furniss Avenue (S17 3QP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Street, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Totley Brook Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dore and Totley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Totley Brook Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Totley Brook Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Totley Brook Close | Under investigation |
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