Crime Rates at Maxwell Way, Sheffield, S4 7JP

Maxwell Way area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Burngreave , and the 852nd highest 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 Maxwell Way (S4 7JP) in the last 12 months was 70.3 per 1,000 residents and was 60.7% lower than the Burngreave average (179.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 52.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -76.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Maxwell Way (S4 7JP), the main crime hotspot is near Buckenham Drive. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.