Total Crime Rate
10.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sheards Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dronfield South , and the 30th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
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 Sheards Drive (S18 8NF) in the last 12 months was 10.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Dronfield South average (26.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
In the area around Sheards Drive (S18 8NF), the main crime hotspot is near Constable Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dronfield South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Constable Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Buttermere Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Buttermere Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Buttermere Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sheards Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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