S2 1AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S2 1AZ

S2 1AZ, Sheffield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.97 per 1,000 population. This S2 1AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S2 postcode area, which has experienced 793 crimes and a crime rate of 16.44 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S2 1AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S2 1AZ, encompassing approximately 2271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

S2 1AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motehall Way with total crimes: 5
  • Noehill Place with total crimes: 4
  • Prince Of Wales Road with total crimes: 4

S2 1AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1014.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.40-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.08-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.64-40.00%
Public order31.32200.00%
Other theft11.32-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.09-9.09%
Vehicle crime74.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08-37.50%
Burglary42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.65-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.76-50.00%
Burglary21.76-50.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Other theft10.88-80.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.900.00%
Vehicle crime85.280.00%
Public order63.520.00%
Other theft52.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.200.00%
Burglary42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-20.00%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Possession of weapons31.76200.00%
Robbery11.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.3733.33%
Vehicle crime85.2814.29%
Public order63.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-58.33%
Other theft42.2033.33%
Burglary21.760.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.44-66.67%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1222.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime73.9616.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.08400.00%
Drugs42.200.00%
Other theft31.760.00%
Other crime31.3250.00%
Public order21.32-71.43%
Burglary20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.850.00%
Public order75.28250.00%
Vehicle crime63.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64-40.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.97-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.2825.00%
Burglary42.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7633.33%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson46.16-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.76-78.57%
Other theft21.32-33.33%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour147.0527.27%
Criminal damage and arson136.16160.00%
Public order65.72200.00%
Other theft32.64200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.840.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 202412
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 202412
December 202312
November 202314
October 202316
September 202314

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S2 1AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Motehall Way
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Noehill Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Prince Of Wales Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sheffield Parkway Services
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Alison Crescent
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Vikinglea Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Saxonlea Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Vikinglea Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Saxonlea Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pipworth Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Beaumont Mews
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Harborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Motehall Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Normancroft Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1