Total Crime Rate
28.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadway Drive area has the 26th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Dore and Totley , and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meadway Drive (S17 3ED) in the last 12 months was 28.3 per 1,000 residents and was 33.4% lower than the Dore and Totley average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadway Drive (S17 3ED), the main crime hotspot is near Rushley Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dore and Totley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rushley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rushley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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