Total Crime Rate
66.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elm Crescent area has the 74th lowest crime rate of 159 local areas in Beighton , and the 823rd 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 Elm Crescent (S20 5AT) in the last 12 months was 66.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.6% lower than the Beighton average (102.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elm Crescent (S20 5AT), the main crime hotspot is near Moor Crescent. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Beighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sycamore Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Moor Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Toll House Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Toll House Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hillside | Under investigation |
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