LOW EDGES DRIVE, S8 7LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S8 7LS

LOW EDGES DRIVE, S8 7LS, Sheffield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This S8 7LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S8 postcode area, which has experienced 383 crimes and a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S8 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S8 7LS, encompassing approximately 3127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

S8 7LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chesterfield Road South with total crimes: 8
  • Toppham Way with total crimes: 7
  • Lowedges Place with total crimes: 4

LOW EDGES DRIVE, S8 7LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.79-10.53%
Public order65.44500.00%
Other theft51.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.600.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.875.56%
Anti-social behaviour46.08-55.56%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Public order10.32-87.50%

In July 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 offences1815.03-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour95.76-18.18%
Public order82.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56-33.33%
Other theft31.92-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6326.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.08266.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.52350.00%
Other theft42.88300.00%
Burglary31.2850.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.23-11.76%
Other crime34.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-57.14%
Burglary20.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order20.64-66.67%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 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 offences1713.11-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.4475.00%
Public order62.24100.00%
Burglary41.9233.33%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-75.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.07-38.71%
Criminal damage and arson86.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.5633.33%
Burglary31.28200.00%
Public order30.96-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.32-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.51-6.06%
Public order79.91250.00%
Other crime52.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Drugs30.96200.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.2343.48%
Burglary510.55150.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.7527.78%
Criminal damage and arson77.350.00%
Other crime42.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-40.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.64-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0712.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.7640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-37.50%
Public order41.600.00%
Drugs41.28300.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.560.00%
Burglary41.600.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202418
June 202419
May 202415
April 202417
March 202419
February 202431
January 202433
December 202323
November 202318
October 202316

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 202411
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S8 7LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chesterfield Road South
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Toppham Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lowedges Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Bowshaw View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lupton Crescent
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Toppham Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowedges Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lowedges Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Batemoor Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Batemoor Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Batemoor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Toppham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1