Total Crime Rate
6.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mercia Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 147 local areas in Beauchief and Greenhill , and the 31st 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 Mercia Drive (S17 3QF) in the last 12 months was 6.8 per 1,000 residents and was 94.8% lower than the Beauchief and Greenhill average (131.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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.
In the area around Mercia Drive (S17 3QF), the main crime hotspot is near Durvale Court. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beauchief and Greenhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Mountford Croft | Under investigation |
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