THE OVAL, S5 6SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S5 6SL

THE OVAL, S5 6SL, Sheffield has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.05 per 1,000 population. This S5 6SL 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 6SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S5 6SL, encompassing approximately 4361 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S5 6SL area, explore the S5 6SL 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S5 6SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Mortlake Road with total crimes: 9
  • Merlin Way with total crimes: 8

THE OVAL, S5 6SL 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 Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.050.00%
Public order85.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.83-50.00%
Drugs71.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6020.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Shoplifting31.1550.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.90-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour145.7327.27%
Public order53.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-16.67%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Robbery21.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1326.09%
Anti-social behaviour116.65-26.67%
Public order72.52-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.60500.00%
Shoplifting51.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Burglary10.46-80.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.6527.78%
Anti-social behaviour155.27114.29%
Public order93.4480.00%
Other theft62.06500.00%
Drugs61.380.00%
Burglary51.38150.00%
Shoplifting51.15400.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.78-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour74.13-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-16.67%
Public order51.15-50.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-75.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.1361.11%
Public order106.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.29-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06200.00%
Shoplifting41.38300.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-25.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1712.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.13150.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Robbery20.460.00%
Public order20.46-71.43%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.38-40.74%
Public order73.67-41.67%
Shoplifting71.60250.00%
Drugs41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.92-69.23%
Vehicle crime40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-25.00%
Other theft30.69-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.9735.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.1944.44%
Public order122.98200.00%
Other theft72.75600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Burglary30.92-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.15-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour94.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-55.56%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Public order40.92-33.33%
Shoplifting40.92100.00%
Drugs30.92-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3418.34-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour157.80-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.4480.00%
Public order62.06-50.00%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Drugs41.15100.00%
Burglary30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.1152.17%
Anti-social behaviour188.02260.00%
Public order124.13500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.750.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Shoplifting41.150.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202425
July 202429
June 202423
May 202418
April 202429
March 202418
February 202416
January 202427
December 202320
November 202334
October 202335
September 202323

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 202410
March 20242
February 20247
January 202412
December 20234
November 20236
October 202312
September 20232

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 20247
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 202413
December 20239
November 202315
October 202318
September 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Mortlake Road
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merlin Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 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. Fox Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Willington Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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