Crime figures from Police.uk – the national website for policing in England – are released with a two-month delay.
The Star has analysed the last 12 months of released data for Sheffield, running from November 2022 to October 2023.
The figures are comprised on reports made in South Yorkshire Police’s four Sheffield policing districts: Sheffield North East; Sheffield Central and North West; Sheffield South East and Sheffield South West to compile the list. The police.uk data states that the crimes have been reported ‘on or near’ a specific street or location.
The police recorded crime category of vehicle offences covers private and commercial vehicles and is comprised of: theft or unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle; aggravated vehicle taking; theft from a vehicle and interfering with a motor vehicle.
Report a crime to South Yorkshire Police by calling them on 101 or through their online portal at: https://smartcontact.southyorkshire.police.uk/
In an emergency, please call 999.
5. On or near Smilter Lane, Fir Vale, near to Northern General hospital: 14 reports of vehicle offences
The fourth-highest number of reports of vehicle crime in Sheffield between November 2022 and October 2023 were made in connection with incidents that took place on or near Smilter Lane, Fir Vale, near to Northern General hospital, with 14 | Google
6. On or near Chesterfield Road South, Woodseats: 13 reports of vehicle offences
The joint fifth-highest number of reports of vehicle crime in Sheffield between November 2022 and October 2023 were made in connection with incidents that took place on or near Chesterfield Road South, Woodseats, with 13 | Google
7. On or near Sheldon Row, off the Wicker: 13 reports of vehicle offences
The joint fifth-highest number of reports of vehicle crime in Sheffield between November 2022 and October 2023 were made in connection with incidents that took place on or near Sheldon Row, off the Wicker, with 13 | Google
8. On or near Swinton Street, Pitsmoor: 11 reports of vehicle offences
The joint sixth-highest number of reports of vehicle crime in Sheffield between November 2022 and October 2023 were made in connection with incidents that took place on or near Swinton Street, Pitsmoor, with 11 | Google