LITTLEWOOD DRIVE, S12 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S12 2LQ

LITTLEWOOD DRIVE, S12 2LQ, Sheffield has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.35 per 1,000 population. This S12 2LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S12 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 6.53 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S12 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S12 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S12 2LQ area, explore the S12 2LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (181.82% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S12 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Gleadless Bank with total crimes: 4
  • Morland Close with total crimes: 4

LITTLEWOOD DRIVE, S12 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3119.35181.82%
Violence and sexual offences811.11-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-50.00%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Public order31.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Burglary10.72-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.9283.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.2260.00%
Burglary72.87250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.51500.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.96-33.33%
Shoplifting62.15-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour52.1566.67%
Robbery31.790.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-75.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2719.35170.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.33-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.580.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Burglary41.79-50.00%
Public order41.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-75.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.1429.41%
Anti-social behaviour127.8871.43%
Burglary84.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.79-63.64%
Public order21.43100.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.99-29.17%
Violence and sexual offences116.0937.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.94600.00%
Vehicle crime52.51150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.79300.00%
Burglary21.43-60.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2416.84-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences88.60-42.86%
Burglary52.8766.67%
Vehicle crime21.79-50.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2822.57154.55%
Violence and sexual offences1410.03100.00%
Vehicle crime45.02300.00%
Burglary31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.070.00%
Other theft31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-33.33%
Robbery20.72100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.82-21.43%
Violence and sexual offences73.94-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 202411
February 20248
January 202414
December 20237
November 202312

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 202412
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202411
July 20246
June 202427
May 202410
April 202422
March 202417
February 202424
January 202428
December 202311
November 202314

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S12 2LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total30
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gleadless Bank
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Morland Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Briarfield Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Brierfield Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 6. Herdings Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Kirkby Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Leighton Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Morland Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Briarfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gleadless Mount
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Crossland Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1