MEADOWCROFT GARDENS, S20 8EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S20 8EJ

MEADOWCROFT GARDENS, S20 8EJ, Sheffield has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.11 per 1,000 population. This S20 8EJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S20 postcode area, which has experienced 217 crimes and a crime rate of 9.56 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S20 8EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S20 8EJ, encompassing approximately 1826 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S20 8EJ area, explore the S20 8EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

S20 8EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westfield Centre with total crimes: 8
  • Waterthorpe Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cowley Gardens with total crimes: 5

MEADOWCROFT GARDENS, S20 8EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.11133.33%
Public order1211.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.57100.00%
Burglary43.28-20.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other crime21.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.61-40.00%
Public order64.93200.00%
Burglary53.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-40.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Possession of weapons31.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-60.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.5236.36%
Anti-social behaviour58.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.74150.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Public order21.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.95-26.67%
Burglary56.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.74100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-90.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.21150.00%
Public order45.47100.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.9333.33%
Public order22.19-33.33%
Theft from the person11.090.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.78-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Public order31.64200.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.55-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.880.00%
Burglary56.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.74-50.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-60.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.97-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour66.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.28150.00%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.4241.67%
Anti-social behaviour49.31-20.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.88-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour56.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.74-50.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Public order11.09-75.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.120.00%
Public order43.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.190.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20249
July 202415
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202412
December 202317
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S20 8EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westfield Centre
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Waterthorpe Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Cowley Gardens
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Challoner Green
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shortbrook Drive
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birchwood View
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Inkersall Drive
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. May Tree Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Westland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westcroft Gardens
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 11. Shortbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Eastcroft View
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shortbrook Croft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Shortbrook Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Birchwood Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westcroft Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Shortbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Shortbrook Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pedley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Westfield Northway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Waterfield Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. May Tree Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Pedley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1