S3 9QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S3 9QL

S3 9QL, Sheffield has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.85 per 1,000 population. This S3 9QL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S3 postcode area, which has experienced 216 crimes and a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S3 9QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S3 9QL, encompassing approximately 3782 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S3 9QL area, explore the S3 9QL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

S3 9QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Handley Street with total crimes: 9
  • Swinton Street with total crimes: 8

S3 9QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.8525.00%
Shoplifting176.6113.33%
Other theft114.4910.00%
Public order92.9128.57%
Drugs82.38700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.12-11.11%
Vehicle crime82.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.94-37.50%
Shoplifting155.2915.38%
Other theft103.97-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour92.6450.00%
Vehicle crime82.38166.67%
Public order72.12-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Other crime31.85200.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Burglary10.26-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3230.4028.00%
Public order198.4672.73%
Other theft135.02116.67%
Shoplifting133.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.440.00%
Burglary71.85600.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.85-45.45%
Theft from the person51.59400.00%
Drugs31.32-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons30.7950.00%
Bicycle theft20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2629.0852.94%
Violence and sexual offences256.87-19.35%
Vehicle crime126.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.170.00%
Public order112.91-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson72.91133.33%
Other theft61.85-33.33%
Drugs41.590.00%
Robbery21.06100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.73-8.82%
Public order248.20100.00%
Shoplifting176.35-34.62%
Vehicle crime154.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.97-8.33%
Other theft92.91-35.71%
Drugs42.38-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-57.14%
Burglary30.79-40.00%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.2254.55%
Shoplifting268.99116.67%
Other theft146.8775.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.700.00%
Public order123.1733.33%
Vehicle crime103.17-9.09%
Drugs72.64133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.85-66.67%
Burglary51.8525.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Robbery30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson215.8290.91%
Anti-social behaviour125.55140.00%
Shoplifting123.17-14.29%
Vehicle crime113.17-15.38%
Public order92.9112.50%
Other theft82.38-42.86%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Theft from the person20.79-66.67%
Robbery10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.61-5.71%
Other theft148.72180.00%
Shoplifting143.7075.00%
Vehicle crime133.7062.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.4422.22%
Public order82.9114.29%
Theft from the person62.12500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.59-37.50%
Burglary31.32-40.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.599.38%
Criminal damage and arson99.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3860.00%
Vehicle crime82.1233.33%
Shoplifting82.12300.00%
Public order72.12600.00%
Burglary51.850.00%
Other theft51.32-50.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.5677.78%
Other theft108.46-28.57%
Vehicle crime62.64-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.5920.00%
Burglary51.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.32-16.67%
Drugs31.32-25.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.090.00%
Other theft144.760.00%
Vehicle crime113.700.00%
Shoplifting102.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.590.00%
Public order41.320.00%
Drugs41.060.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 307 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202420
July 202432
June 202425
May 202431
April 202434
March 202422
February 202433
January 202435
December 202332
November 202318

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20246
June 202411
May 202411
April 202412
March 202412
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 20246
May 20249
April 202414
March 20248
February 202414
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202419
June 202411
May 202424
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202413
June 202426
May 202417
April 202426
March 202412
February 202414
January 20248
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 202421
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S3 9QL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Other theft7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Handley Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Swinton Street
    Total8
    Vehicle crime6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Hallcar Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 5. Alma Street
    Total5
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gun Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wicker
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Mowbray Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Andover Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Nursery Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Verdon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Spital Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Savile Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sheldon Row
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Brotherton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Fox Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rock Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Millsands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Joiner Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cotton Mill Row
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Chatham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Stockton Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Lopham Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Spital Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Spital Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1