WINDMILL LANE, S5 6FX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S5 6FX

WINDMILL LANE, S5 6FX, Sheffield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.58 per 1,000 population. This S5 6FX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S5 postcode area, which has experienced 771 crimes and a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S5 6FX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S5 6FX, encompassing approximately 3401 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S5 6FX area, explore the S5 6FX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

S5 6FX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Firth Park Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Vivian Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

WINDMILL LANE, S5 6FX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.700.00%
Other theft32.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Public order20.88-66.67%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%
Robbery10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.70600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.0640.00%
Public order62.06200.00%
Other theft51.76150.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 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 offences1610.00-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.700.00%
Possession of weapons31.470.00%
Other theft20.88-71.43%
Drugs20.59-71.43%
Public order20.59-60.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.88350.00%
Drugs75.2940.00%
Other theft72.06133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Public order51.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime31.18-40.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.70-16.67%
Drugs51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime51.47400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Public order30.88200.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.35-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour62.94100.00%
Other theft31.76200.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.0064.29%
Burglary36.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Public order20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.887.69%
Criminal damage and arson54.1225.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime30.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.88-40.00%
Other theft20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47100.00%
Other theft41.18300.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.298.33%
Public order53.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-69.23%
Burglary31.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.41333.33%
Violence and sexual offences123.8220.00%
Public order23.53100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-90.91%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1112.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.230.00%
Robbery42.940.00%
Possession of weapons41.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 202416
May 202418
April 20244
March 202410
February 202423
January 202414
December 202313
November 202313
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 202311

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S5 6FX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Firth Park Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vivian Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Wincobank Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Firth Park Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Patmore Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Jessamine Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Foxglove Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Marigold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clover Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bluebell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bluebell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wensley Gardens
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Addison Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Granby Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hinde House Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lilac Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1