S6 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S6 2LY

S6 2LY, Sheffield has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.68 per 1,000 population. This S6 2LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S6 postcode area, which has experienced 358 crimes and a crime rate of 6.17 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S6 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S6 2LY, encompassing approximately 4071 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S6 2LY area, explore the S6 2LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

S6 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillsborough Road with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8

S6 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.6843.75%
Shoplifting195.6511.76%
Public order84.67-27.27%
Other theft61.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-70.59%
Burglary41.23-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1723.0970.00%
Shoplifting174.186.25%
Violence and sexual offences164.18-11.11%
Public order113.9357.14%
Burglary92.70125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21-40.00%
Other theft51.47-54.55%
Drugs41.23300.00%
Vehicle crime40.98300.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.39-10.00%
Shoplifting164.42166.67%
Other theft113.9322.22%
Anti-social behaviour102.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.46150.00%
Public order72.46-41.67%
Burglary41.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.21-16.67%
Public order124.9120.00%
Other theft92.95-10.00%
Burglary62.21-45.45%
Shoplifting61.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Robbery20.980.00%
Drugs10.49-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.89-14.29%
Burglary112.95175.00%
Public order102.7025.00%
Other theft102.46-16.67%
Vehicle crime82.4614.29%
Criminal damage and arson71.9675.00%
Drugs31.720.00%
Theft from the person30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.49-60.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.1614.29%
Anti-social behaviour143.9327.27%
Other theft123.44140.00%
Public order82.95-11.11%
Vehicle crime71.9675.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Burglary41.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.98100.00%
Theft from the person40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.98-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour113.44266.67%
Public order92.7050.00%
Other theft52.210.00%
Shoplifting51.23-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.23-50.00%
Burglary40.9833.33%
Possession of weapons30.98200.00%
Other crime20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-77.78%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.21-26.92%
Criminal damage and arson94.67-30.77%
Vehicle crime82.21-11.11%
Public order61.96-25.00%
Shoplifting61.47-57.14%
Other theft51.47-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-75.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other crime30.74200.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2624.3244.44%
Shoplifting146.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.44116.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.1933.33%
Other theft112.9510.00%
Vehicle crime92.7080.00%
Public order82.21100.00%
Burglary21.96-60.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.68-10.00%
Other theft104.42-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.4680.00%
Shoplifting72.21-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Burglary51.47-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.23-28.57%
Public order41.23-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2121.12110.00%
Violence and sexual offences205.1617.65%
Shoplifting134.910.00%
Vehicle crime73.1940.00%
Public order61.720.00%
Burglary61.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.47-54.55%
Other crime21.23-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.65-5.56%
Shoplifting134.1885.71%
Anti-social behaviour113.19120.00%
Other theft102.70-47.37%
Burglary72.46133.33%
Public order61.72-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.47-28.57%
Other crime31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-25.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1918.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences184.670.00%
Public order104.420.00%
Vehicle crime72.460.00%
Shoplifting71.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.230.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Theft from the person20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202417
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 202414
March 202411
February 20243
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 20249
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202418
June 202420
May 202424
April 202416
March 202414
February 202419
January 202426
December 202318
November 202320
October 202317
September 202318

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202410
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202321
October 202310
September 202319

A total of 130 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 202416
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 202414
December 20237
November 202313
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S6 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hillsborough Road
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Owlerton Green
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Hawksley Avenue
    Total5
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Broughton Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dykes Hall Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Haggard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Burnell Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Roselle Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. River Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dodd Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swamp Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Borough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park View Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holme Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Rudyard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Hillsborough Interchange
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Forbes Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Manvers Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Kirkstone Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1