S2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S2

S2, Sheffield has recorded a total of 630 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this S2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around S2, encompassing approximately 48224 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (191) incidents (-3.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (84) incidents (-43.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (71) incidents (10.94% increase)

S2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 38
  • Smeaton Street with total crimes: 36
  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 28

S2 Crime Map

Postcodes in S2

The postcode district are associated with the S2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The S2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 191 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19113.06-3.05%
Anti-social behaviour843.96-43.24%
Shoplifting711.7410.94%
Criminal damage and arson641.47-28.09%
Public order441.33-21.43%
Vehicle crime390.91-29.09%
Other theft350.81-40.68%
Drugs290.73163.64%
Burglary250.60-44.44%
Other crime230.5243.75%
Robbery110.4822.22%
Possession of weapons60.23-50.00%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft40.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 148 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19715.990.51%
Anti-social behaviour1484.0914.73%
Criminal damage and arson893.0750.85%
Shoplifting641.85137.04%
Other theft591.3313.46%
Public order561.22-3.45%
Vehicle crime551.1648.65%
Burglary451.14-4.26%
Other crime160.93-5.88%
Possession of weapons120.33100.00%
Drugs110.25-62.07%
Robbery90.23125.00%
Bicycle theft80.19-11.11%
Theft from the person20.17100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 196 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19613.91-3.92%
Anti-social behaviour1294.0655.42%
Criminal damage and arson592.68-6.35%
Public order581.2265.71%
Other theft521.2062.50%
Burglary471.08113.64%
Vehicle crime370.97-17.78%
Drugs290.77-6.45%
Shoplifting270.603.85%
Other crime170.56-5.56%
Bicycle theft90.3580.00%
Possession of weapons60.19-14.29%
Robbery40.120.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20411.92-3.77%
Anti-social behaviour834.23-34.65%
Criminal damage and arson631.725.00%
Vehicle crime451.317.14%
Public order350.93-44.44%
Other theft320.73-15.79%
Drugs310.6647.62%
Shoplifting260.64-16.13%
Burglary220.540.00%
Other crime180.46-28.00%
Possession of weapons70.37-46.15%
Bicycle theft50.150.00%
Robbery40.10-42.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 212 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 127 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21213.818.72%
Anti-social behaviour1274.40-0.78%
Public order632.638.62%
Criminal damage and arson601.3115.38%
Vehicle crime421.24-12.50%
Other theft380.872.70%
Shoplifting310.793.33%
Other crime250.6456.25%
Burglary220.52-47.62%
Drugs210.46-32.26%
Possession of weapons130.448.33%
Robbery70.27-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.1566.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 195 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 128 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19513.79-1.02%
Anti-social behaviour1284.0414.29%
Public order582.659.43%
Criminal damage and arson521.20-20.00%
Vehicle crime481.08-32.39%
Burglary421.0044.83%
Other theft370.87-11.90%
Drugs310.7793.75%
Shoplifting300.64-23.08%
Other crime160.6233.33%
Possession of weapons120.3350.00%
Robbery110.25-15.38%
Bicycle theft30.23-25.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 112 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19713.757.65%
Anti-social behaviour1124.0934.94%
Vehicle crime712.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson651.4712.07%
Public order531.3565.62%
Other theft421.1013.51%
Shoplifting390.8739.29%
Burglary290.81-19.44%
Drugs160.60-46.67%
Robbery130.3385.71%
Other crime120.2750.00%
Possession of weapons80.25-11.11%
Bicycle theft40.17-20.00%
Theft from the person20.08-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18312.23-7.11%
Anti-social behaviour833.795.06%
Vehicle crime711.7261.36%
Criminal damage and arson581.47-13.43%
Other theft371.20-26.00%
Burglary360.779.09%
Public order320.75-36.00%
Drugs300.6615.38%
Shoplifting280.62-30.00%
Possession of weapons90.5880.00%
Other crime80.19-33.33%
Robbery70.1716.67%
Bicycle theft50.15150.00%
Theft from the person30.10-25.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19712.759.44%
Anti-social behaviour794.09-10.23%
Criminal damage and arson671.6426.42%
Public order501.3913.64%
Other theft501.0456.25%
Vehicle crime441.04-15.38%
Shoplifting400.9137.93%
Burglary330.83-31.25%
Drugs260.68116.67%
Other crime120.549.09%
Robbery60.2520.00%
Possession of weapons50.12-28.57%
Theft from the person40.1033.33%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18011.70-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour883.733.53%
Criminal damage and arson531.82-17.19%
Vehicle crime521.1044.44%
Burglary481.0854.84%
Public order441.00-12.00%
Other theft320.91-37.25%
Shoplifting290.6670.59%
Drugs120.60-60.00%
Other crime110.25-15.38%
Possession of weapons70.23-46.15%
Robbery50.15-44.44%
Theft from the person30.10200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 234 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23413.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour854.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson641.760.00%
Other theft511.330.00%
Public order501.060.00%
Vehicle crime361.040.00%
Burglary310.750.00%
Drugs300.640.00%
Shoplifting170.620.00%
Other crime130.350.00%
Possession of weapons130.270.00%
Robbery90.270.00%
Bicycle theft40.190.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 104.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202484
August 2024148
July 2024129
June 202483
May 2024127
April 2024128
March 2024112
February 202483
January 202479
December 202388
November 202385

A total of 540 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202455
July 202437
June 202445
May 202442
April 202448
March 202471
February 202471
January 202444
December 202352
November 202336

A total of 2186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 198.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024191
August 2024197
July 2024196
June 2024204
May 2024212
April 2024195
March 2024197
February 2024183
January 2024197
December 2023180
November 2023234

A total of 171 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202417
June 202418
May 202425
April 202416
March 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 380 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202445
July 202447
June 202422
May 202422
April 202442
March 202429
February 202436
January 202433
December 202348
November 202331

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202459
July 202452
June 202432
May 202438
April 202437
March 202442
February 202437
January 202450
December 202332
November 202351

A total of 402 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202471
August 202464
July 202427
June 202426
May 202431
April 202430
March 202439
February 202428
January 202440
December 202329
November 202317

A total of 694 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 63.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202464
August 202489
July 202459
June 202463
May 202460
April 202452
March 202465
February 202458
January 202467
December 202353
November 202364

A total of 266 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202411
July 202429
June 202431
May 202421
April 202431
March 202416
February 202430
January 202426
December 202312
November 202330

A total of 543 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202456
July 202458
June 202435
May 202463
April 202458
March 202453
February 202432
January 202450
December 202344
November 202350

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 202411
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 98 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20246
June 20247
May 202413
April 202412
March 20248
February 20249
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total38
    Shoplifting19
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Smeaton Street
    Total36
    Shoplifting28
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Thames Avenue
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Possession of weapons3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total24
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft7
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Mount Street
    Total14
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 6. St John'S Road
    Total14
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hobart Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
  • 8. B6070
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total8
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Sark Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Leonard Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Queen Mary Mews
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Errington Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Errington Way
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Berners Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Paddock Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Daresbury Place
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Mount Pleasant Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Salmon Street
    Total6
    Drugs4
    Public order2
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Sheffield Parkway Services
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Angleton Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Algar Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. St Mary'S Gate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Guernsey Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Heeley Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 28. Saunders Place
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Blast Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Beaumont Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1