LEIGHTON ROAD, S14 1QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S14 1QE

LEIGHTON ROAD, S14 1QE, Sheffield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.25 per 1,000 population. This S14 1QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S14 postcode area, which has experienced 126 crimes and a crime rate of 13.09 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S14 1QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S14 1QE, encompassing approximately 2666 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

S14 1QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Hay View with total crimes: 8
  • Paddock Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Spring Close View with total crimes: 5

LEIGHTON ROAD, S14 1QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.00-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.6325.00%
Burglary21.88-33.33%
Drugs20.750.00%
Public order20.75-66.67%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson106.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.75-57.89%
Public order63.00100.00%
Vehicle crime42.25300.00%
Burglary31.50-40.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.75-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour197.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.13-16.67%
Burglary51.88400.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Drugs21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour199.38-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson67.13-53.85%
Drugs32.25200.00%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Shoplifting31.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2226.63214.29%
Violence and sexual offences158.25-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson135.6344.44%
Public order54.8866.67%
Vehicle crime51.88400.00%
Possession of weapons31.880.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.38-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.134.55%
Criminal damage and arson98.63-43.75%
Drugs73.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.630.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Other theft21.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.75-85.71%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.25-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson168.25128.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.00-53.33%
Vehicle crime72.63133.33%
Other theft32.63200.00%
Burglary31.130.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour159.00114.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.63-41.67%
Public order42.63-20.00%
Burglary31.50-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.13-40.00%
Robbery21.13100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.38-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.75-7.69%
Burglary114.5057.14%
Anti-social behaviour74.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.63400.00%
Public order51.8866.67%
Drugs11.880.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour147.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.250.00%
Burglary74.88-30.00%
Public order32.63-57.14%
Other crime21.13-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3032.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.88-33.33%
Burglary103.750.00%
Public order73.7516.67%
Other crime52.63150.00%
Possession of weapons51.880.00%
Drugs31.88200.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2428.5060.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.63550.00%
Burglary104.88100.00%
Public order63.75100.00%
Other theft32.25200.00%
Other crime21.13-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.630.00%
Vehicle crime53.380.00%
Burglary51.880.00%
Other crime41.880.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 202413
April 20249
March 202416
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 202313
September 20232

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202421
June 202425
May 202415
April 202423
March 202422
February 202424
January 202418
December 202320
November 202330
October 202324
September 202315

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202419
June 202419
May 202422
April 20247
March 20247
February 202415
January 20247
December 202314
November 202310
October 202315
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S14 1QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Middle Hay View
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Paddock Crescent
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Spring Close View
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Plowright Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Spotswood Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fleury Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buck Wood View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farmstead Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bankwood Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Overend Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fleury Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Toll Bar Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Myrtle Springs Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Berners Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Villiers Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Plowright Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Newfield Farm Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Spotswood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Spotswood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Plowright Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1