MERSEY WAY, S2 3DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S2 3DN

MERSEY WAY, S2 3DN, Sheffield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.84 per 1,000 population. This S2 3DN 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 3DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S2 3DN, encompassing approximately 2227 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)

S2 3DN 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

MERSEY WAY, S2 3DN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.8442.86%
Criminal damage and arson913.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.04-64.71%
Other crime32.6950.00%
Possession of weapons31.350.00%
Shoplifting31.35-25.00%
Public order21.35-75.00%
Other theft20.90-50.00%
Burglary10.90-66.67%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.4321.43%
Criminal damage and arson107.63400.00%
Public order84.49166.67%
Other theft43.5933.33%
Shoplifting41.80-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.80200.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.1015.38%
Anti-social behaviour146.73600.00%
Shoplifting56.2925.00%
Public order32.24-40.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-87.50%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.16-38.10%
Vehicle crime85.84700.00%
Public order53.5925.00%
Shoplifting42.24-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.90-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.14-12.50%
Shoplifting139.43116.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.84100.00%
Public order43.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.80200.00%
Other theft21.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

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 offences2427.8414.29%
Public order810.78100.00%
Shoplifting63.59-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.69-20.00%
Burglary41.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.80300.00%
Other theft31.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.69110.00%
Shoplifting139.43550.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.84150.00%
Other theft52.2425.00%
Vehicle crime42.24-42.86%
Public order41.80100.00%
Burglary11.80-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 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 offences1014.8211.11%
Vehicle crime74.4975.00%
Burglary43.14100.00%
Other theft41.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Shoplifting20.90-83.33%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.41100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.39-25.00%
Public order54.0466.67%
Vehicle crime42.24100.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-50.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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 offences1216.16-57.14%
Shoplifting65.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.800.00%
Public order31.80-25.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.2055.56%
Public order412.57-20.00%
Shoplifting31.80-57.14%
Burglary21.35-77.78%
Other theft20.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime20.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.80-18.18%
Burglary98.0850.00%
Shoplifting74.0440.00%
Other theft53.1466.67%
Public order52.24-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.24300.00%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2224.250.00%
Burglary69.880.00%
Public order62.690.00%
Shoplifting52.690.00%
Vehicle crime42.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Robbery20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202414
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202421
July 202415
June 202413
May 202421
April 202424
March 202421
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202328
October 202318
September 202322

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 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 3DN 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. Park Grange Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Medway Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Spring Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Park Grange Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Beeches Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park Grange Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cream Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1