WORDSWORTH AVENUE, S5 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S5 9JE

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, S5 9JE, Sheffield has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This S5 9JE 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 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S5 9JE, encompassing approximately 3944 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S5 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Margetson Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Remington Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Dugdale Road with total crimes: 5

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, S5 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.4233.33%
Shoplifting85.07700.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.520.00%
Other crime31.2750.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.89-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson63.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-28.57%
Other theft41.27100.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.89-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour74.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7720.00%
Public order31.5250.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary20.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.92120.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.58133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.77150.00%
Drugs41.27300.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.59-37.50%
Shoplifting42.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.41-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour94.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-20.00%
Robbery31.010.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.86-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2010.6553.85%
Anti-social behaviour95.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-50.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.14-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson103.30150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.54300.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.37-42.86%
Burglary44.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-83.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-96.43%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.80250.00%
Shoplifting287.1016.67%
Anti-social behaviour127.10200.00%
Other theft43.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-33.33%
Public order41.010.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2411.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202417
June 202422
May 202410
April 202416
March 202417
February 202420
January 202413
December 202316
November 202328
October 20238

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20248
December 20232
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 202328
October 202324

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S5 9JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Margetson Crescent
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Remington Drive
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dugdale Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wheata Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Margetson Drive
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Darnbrook Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Turie Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Colley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Milnrow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Milnrow Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Holgate Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Holgate Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Colley Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rokeby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Dugdale Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1