S5 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S5 6SJ

S5 6SJ, Sheffield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.08 per 1,000 population. This S5 6SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S5 postcode area, which has experienced 750 crimes and a crime rate of 11.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S5 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S5 6SJ, encompassing approximately 4245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

S5 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mortlake Road with total crimes: 9
  • Merlin Way with total crimes: 8
  • Longley Farm View with total crimes: 6

S5 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.083.85%
Public order76.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.65-41.67%
Drugs61.65500.00%
Other theft51.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.180.00%
Possession of weapons21.180.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%
Robbery10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.37-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour126.1220.00%
Other theft62.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-16.67%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Robbery30.710.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.1377.78%
Anti-social behaviour107.54-16.67%
Public order62.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.41200.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Other theft20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.47-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.90-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour124.24140.00%
Public order72.83133.33%
Burglary51.65150.00%
Other theft51.18400.00%
Drugs51.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-66.67%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.07-23.33%
Vehicle crime65.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.18-37.50%
Public order31.18-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.88133.33%
Public order61.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.24-50.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.42-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.24350.00%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.42-28.57%
Public order54.71-37.50%
Other theft31.18-57.14%
Drugs30.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-84.62%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.2547.37%
Anti-social behaviour136.6044.44%
Public order83.06300.00%
Other theft71.88250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Burglary40.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.60-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour94.48-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-33.33%
Burglary40.9433.33%
Drugs30.94-25.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.5512.50%
Anti-social behaviour146.367.69%
Criminal damage and arson63.300.00%
Public order51.41-54.55%
Other theft41.180.00%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Burglary30.94200.00%
Possession of weapons10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.650.00%
Public order113.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.590.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202432
June 202418
May 202423
April 202430
March 202418
February 202420
January 202428
December 202319
November 202327
October 202324

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 20248
March 20249
February 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 202314
October 202313

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mortlake Road
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Merlin Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Longley Farm View
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 5. Longley Hall Rise
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tideswell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eyncourt Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Downham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Longley Hall Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Longley Hall Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Longley Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Longley Hall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Fox Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Ribble Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Calder Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Vickers Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stubbin Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Maun Way
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Tidewell Court
    Total1
    Drugs1