These are the Sheffield streets worst affected by violence and sexual offences

The latest official figures confirm that cases of violence and sexual offences are on the decline in Sheffield from 389 incidents reported in August this year to 363 in September.

By Kyle Wilson

Published 11th Nov 2020, 14:50 BST

Below is a list of all the areas in Sheffield worst affected by violence and sexual offences in September, based on statistics from police.uk.

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There were as many as 26 counts of violence and sexual offences reported near George Street.

1. George Street, Sheffield City Centre.

There were as many as 26 counts of violence and sexual offences reported near George Street. Photo: Google

A further 25 incidents of violence and sexual offences were recorded near the busy Carver Street

2. Carver Street, Sheffield City Centre.

A further 25 incidents of violence and sexual offences were recorded near the busy Carver Street Photo: Google

24 more reports of violence and sexual offences were recorded near Waingate.

3. Waingate, Sheffield City Centre.

24 more reports of violence and sexual offences were recorded near Waingate. Photo: Google

There were at least 14 more cases of violence and sexual offences near Greaves Street.

4. Greaves Street, Hillsborough.

There were at least 14 more cases of violence and sexual offences near Greaves Street. Photo: Google