MEDWAY CLOSE, S2 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S2 3DF

MEDWAY CLOSE, S2 3DF, Sheffield has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.99 per 1,000 population. This S2 3DF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S2 postcode area, which has experienced 593 crimes and a crime rate of 12.30 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S2 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S2 3DF, encompassing approximately 2408 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S2 3DF area, explore the S2 3DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S2 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thames Avenue with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • St Elizabeth Close with total crimes: 4

MEDWAY CLOSE, S2 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.9977.78%
Criminal damage and arson813.29-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.32-50.00%
Other crime32.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Public order31.25-62.50%
Possession of weapons31.250.00%
Shoplifting31.25-25.00%
Other theft21.25-33.33%
Burglary10.83-75.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.655.88%
Anti-social behaviour107.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.15400.00%
Public order84.15166.67%
Vehicle crime43.32300.00%
Burglary41.660.00%
Shoplifting41.66-20.00%
Other crime31.6650.00%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.76-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour127.06500.00%
Other theft54.9866.67%
Shoplifting52.0825.00%
Public order32.08-25.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.51-24.00%
Vehicle crime97.89800.00%
Public order43.74-20.00%
Shoplifting41.66-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.914.17%
Shoplifting1310.38116.67%
Public order55.40-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.0866.67%
Other theft32.080.00%
Possession of weapons31.25200.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.500.00%
Public order89.9633.33%
Shoplifting63.32-53.85%
Burglary42.49100.00%
Other theft31.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Robbery11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.3333.33%
Shoplifting139.96550.00%
Vehicle crime65.400.00%
Public order62.49100.00%
Other theft52.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-33.33%
Burglary20.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5180.00%
Other theft77.4775.00%
Vehicle crime62.91100.00%
Burglary42.49300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Shoplifting21.25-83.33%
Other crime10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.85100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.98-16.67%
Public order44.150.00%
Other theft41.66300.00%
Vehicle crime31.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.78-61.29%
Shoplifting64.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.49400.00%
Public order42.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.1734.78%
Vehicle crime412.87-20.00%
Public order41.66-20.00%
Shoplifting31.66-57.14%
Burglary21.25-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.334.55%
Burglary99.5512.50%
Shoplifting73.7440.00%
Other theft62.9120.00%
Vehicle crime52.4925.00%
Public order52.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.910.00%
Burglary89.130.00%
Public order63.320.00%
Other theft52.490.00%
Shoplifting52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Possession of weapons21.660.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202412
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202418
July 202417
June 202419
May 202425
April 202424
March 202424
February 202418
January 202410
December 202312
November 202331
October 202323
September 202322

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
March 202413
February 20242
January 202412
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S2 3DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thames Avenue
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences23
    Possession of weapons3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St Elizabeth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Norfolk Park Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norfolk Park Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Park Spring Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Store Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cromford Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Medway Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Spring Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Park Grange Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Beeches Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Nightclub
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Park Grange Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cream Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1