MARGATE DRIVE, S4 8FQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S4 8FQ

MARGATE DRIVE, S4 8FQ, Sheffield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.44 per 1,000 population. This S4 8FQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S4 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S4 8FQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S4 8FQ, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S4 8FQ area, explore the S4 8FQ 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 (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

S4 8FQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heathcote Street with total crimes: 9
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 7
  • Whiteways Close with total crimes: 3

MARGATE DRIVE, S4 8FQ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.4431.25%
Criminal damage and arson58.31400.00%
Public order51.9825.00%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.33-28.57%
Public order41.98100.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.48-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.96-46.15%
Drugs62.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.38-66.67%
Public order20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.02-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.5444.44%
Vehicle crime65.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3850.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.9450.00%
Vehicle crime63.56500.00%
Public order42.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.50-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences52.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9850.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.8442.86%
Anti-social behaviour77.92250.00%
Vehicle crime42.770.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.27-26.32%
Vehicle crime45.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Drugs31.19-25.00%
Other theft21.19-33.33%
Robbery20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.84171.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.520.00%
Drugs41.980.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.96-36.36%
Public order32.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6922.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.3666.67%
Public order31.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.27-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour63.56-25.00%
Public order42.38-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.050.00%
Public order94.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 202415
April 20245
March 202420
February 202414
January 202419
December 20237
November 202311
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202413
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S4 8FQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heathcote Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Other crime1
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Whiteways Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Margate Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rushby Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whiteways Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Popple Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fir View Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birchlands View
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Whiteways Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Earl Marshal Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wood Spring Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Margate Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Page Hall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1