S5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S5

S5, Sheffield has recorded a total of 679 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this S5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around S5, encompassing approximately 63384 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (273) incidents (-12.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (94) incidents (-9.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (16.07% increase)

S5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smilter Lane with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

S5 Crime Map

Postcodes in S5

The postcode district are associated with the S5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The S5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 273 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27310.71-12.22%
Anti-social behaviour944.31-9.62%
Public order651.4816.07%
Criminal damage and arson611.03-19.74%
Other theft460.9621.05%
Burglary380.7346.15%
Other crime300.60-11.76%
Shoplifting240.470.00%
Vehicle crime180.38-41.94%
Drugs150.28-44.44%
Possession of weapons60.24-50.00%
Robbery50.09150.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%
Theft from the person20.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 311 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31111.75-2.81%
Anti-social behaviour1044.916.12%
Criminal damage and arson761.64-3.80%
Public order561.20-31.71%
Other theft380.8865.22%
Other crime340.6013.33%
Vehicle crime310.54-26.19%
Drugs270.4992.86%
Burglary260.43-25.71%
Shoplifting240.4133.33%
Possession of weapons120.3850.00%
Bicycle theft20.19100.00%
Robbery20.03-50.00%
Theft from the person20.03-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 320 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 98 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32011.9423.08%
Anti-social behaviour985.053.16%
Public order821.5524.24%
Criminal damage and arson791.2912.86%
Vehicle crime421.2531.25%
Burglary350.6612.90%
Other crime300.5511.11%
Other theft230.47-50.00%
Shoplifting180.36-43.75%
Drugs140.28-46.15%
Possession of weapons80.22166.67%
Robbery40.13-60.00%
Theft from the person30.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 260 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26011.09-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour954.1011.76%
Criminal damage and arson701.501.45%
Public order661.1032.00%
Other theft461.0491.67%
Shoplifting320.7339.13%
Vehicle crime320.50-38.46%
Burglary310.50138.46%
Other crime270.4950.00%
Drugs260.4323.81%
Robbery100.4111.11%
Possession of weapons30.16-72.73%
Theft from the person30.0550.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 280 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28010.371.82%
Anti-social behaviour854.42-3.41%
Criminal damage and arson691.3411.29%
Vehicle crime521.0940.54%
Public order500.8228.21%
Other theft240.79-14.29%
Shoplifting230.38-39.47%
Drugs210.3661.54%
Other crime180.3328.57%
Burglary130.28-62.86%
Possession of weapons110.210.00%
Robbery90.17-25.00%
Theft from the person20.14100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 275 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27510.320.36%
Anti-social behaviour884.34-9.28%
Criminal damage and arson621.39-21.52%
Public order390.98-4.88%
Shoplifting380.625.56%
Vehicle crime370.602.78%
Burglary350.58-2.78%
Other theft280.55-31.71%
Other crime140.44-12.50%
Drugs130.22-31.58%
Robbery120.2120.00%
Possession of weapons110.1922.22%
Theft from the person10.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 274 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27411.012.62%
Anti-social behaviour974.3210.23%
Criminal damage and arson791.53-15.96%
Other theft411.2520.59%
Public order410.655.13%
Burglary360.6520.00%
Vehicle crime360.570.00%
Shoplifting360.5763.64%
Drugs190.5718.75%
Other crime160.30-27.27%
Robbery100.2511.11%
Possession of weapons90.16125.00%
Theft from the person20.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 267 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 94 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26710.51-19.09%
Criminal damage and arson944.212.17%
Anti-social behaviour881.48-15.38%
Public order391.39-35.00%
Vehicle crime360.62-14.29%
Other theft340.576.25%
Burglary300.5430.43%
Other crime220.470.00%
Shoplifting220.35-62.71%
Drugs160.35-30.43%
Robbery90.25200.00%
Theft from the person40.14100.00%
Possession of weapons40.06-42.86%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 330 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 104 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33012.640.30%
Anti-social behaviour1045.21-21.80%
Criminal damage and arson921.6427.78%
Public order601.459.09%
Shoplifting590.9543.90%
Vehicle crime420.937.69%
Other theft320.66-11.11%
Burglary230.50-4.17%
Drugs230.364.55%
Other crime220.36-8.33%
Possession of weapons70.35-12.50%
Robbery30.110.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft20.03100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 329 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32912.4511.15%
Anti-social behaviour1335.1949.44%
Criminal damage and arson722.10-22.58%
Public order551.1412.24%
Shoplifting410.8778.26%
Vehicle crime390.6534.48%
Other theft360.6250.00%
Burglary240.5714.29%
Other crime240.3820.00%
Drugs220.380.00%
Possession of weapons80.35-46.67%
Robbery30.13-50.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 296 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29610.9520.33%
Criminal damage and arson934.6727.40%
Anti-social behaviour891.47-16.04%
Public order491.40-19.67%
Vehicle crime290.77-17.14%
Other theft240.46-29.41%
Shoplifting230.3843.75%
Drugs220.364.76%
Burglary210.35-32.26%
Other crime200.330.00%
Possession of weapons150.3236.36%
Robbery60.240.00%
Bicycle theft50.090.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 246 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 106 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24610.52-19.34%
Anti-social behaviour1063.8816.48%
Criminal damage and arson731.67-6.41%
Public order611.15-23.75%
Vehicle crime350.96-5.41%
Other theft340.55-12.82%
Burglary310.54-8.82%
Drugs210.4916.67%
Other crime200.33-33.33%
Shoplifting160.32-27.27%
Possession of weapons110.2522.22%
Robbery60.17100.00%
Bicycle theft50.09400.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 305 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 91 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30511.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour914.810.00%
Public order801.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson781.260.00%
Other theft391.230.00%
Vehicle crime370.620.00%
Burglary340.580.00%
Other crime300.540.00%
Shoplifting220.470.00%
Drugs180.350.00%
Possession of weapons90.280.00%
Robbery30.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20243
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 202315
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 3766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 289.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024273
June 2024311
May 2024320
April 2024260
March 2024280
February 2024275
January 2024274
December 2023267
November 2023330
October 2023329
September 2023296
August 2023246
July 2023305

A total of 1272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202494
June 2024104
May 202498
April 202495
March 202485
February 202488
January 202497
December 202388
November 2023104
October 2023133
September 202389
August 2023106
July 202391

A total of 257 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202427
May 202414
April 202426
March 202421
February 202413
January 202419
December 202316
November 202323
October 202322
September 202322
August 202321
July 202318

A total of 307 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202434
May 202430
April 202427
March 202418
February 202414
January 202416
December 202322
November 202322
October 202324
September 202320
August 202320
July 202330

A total of 743 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202465
June 202456
May 202482
April 202466
March 202450
February 202439
January 202441
December 202339
November 202360
October 202355
September 202349
August 202361
July 202380

A total of 998 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202461
June 202476
May 202479
April 202470
March 202469
February 202462
January 202479
December 202394
November 202392
October 202372
September 202393
August 202373
July 202378

A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202431
May 202442
April 202432
March 202452
February 202437
January 202436
December 202336
November 202342
October 202339
September 202329
August 202335
July 202337

A total of 445 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202446
June 202438
May 202423
April 202446
March 202424
February 202428
January 202441
December 202334
November 202332
October 202336
September 202324
August 202334
July 202339

A total of 377 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202426
May 202435
April 202431
March 202413
February 202435
January 202436
December 202330
November 202323
October 202324
September 202321
August 202331
July 202334

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 378 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202424
May 202418
April 202432
March 202423
February 202438
January 202436
December 202322
November 202359
October 202341
September 202323
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 82 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 202412
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 28 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smilter Lane
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Public order7
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Adrian Crescent
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bellhouse Mews
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Oxspring Bank
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 9. Emerson Crescent
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Longley Hall Way
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lindsay Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Holgate Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Colley Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
  • 14. Southey Place
    Total7
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Donovan Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Deerlands Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Herries Avenue
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Teynham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. High View
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Standish Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 21. Mortlake Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 22. Downham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Scraith Wood Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Wheata Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Longley Hall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Oswestry Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Etwall Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Woolley Wood Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
  • 29. Keppel Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Dugdale Drive
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1