BIRCH FARM AVENUE, S8 8GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S8 8GH

BIRCH FARM AVENUE, S8 8GH, Sheffield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.09 per 1,000 population. This S8 8GH 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 8GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S8 8GH, encompassing approximately 2101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S8 8GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Little Norton Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Robert Road with total crimes: 2

BIRCH FARM AVENUE, S8 8GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.38300.00%
Other crime31.900.00%
Shoplifting21.43100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.190.00%
Burglary21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-83.33%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.04200.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-88.89%
Drugs10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-87.50%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.9580.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.28300.00%
Burglary23.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.380.00%
Public order31.43-25.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.19150.00%
Public order42.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90200.00%
Burglary11.43-66.67%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary35.71200.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-75.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-57.14%
Other crime31.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.0975.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.33-25.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Burglary10.95-80.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary512.37150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9033.33%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Robbery20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.76-25.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.95-60.00%
Burglary20.95-60.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.90150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.380.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S8 8GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Little Norton Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Robert Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Greenfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 5. Norton Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little Norton Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1