Crime Rate in Eccles: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eccles

The total recorded crimes in Eccles, Salford, UK in February 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eccles crime rate of 0.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Eccles, encompassing approximately 39,292 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eccles Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Watson Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Eccles?

To understand the safety of Eccles, we need to analyze Eccles crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Salford:

    • In 2024, Eccles reported a higher crime volume than the Salford average, with 5 crimes compared to 5. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eccles witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Eccles experienced a greater number of crimes than the Salford average, with 9 crimes compared to 6. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eccles witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Salford, Eccles has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eccles Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Eccles has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.03 ranking 3th out of 16 in the Salford, UK

In 2024, the total Eccles crimes were 5. The crime rate of Eccles in 2024 was 0.13 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Salford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eccles were around 9 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.23 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Salford.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Salford)CrimesRank (Salford)CrimesRank (Salford)
Pendleton & CharlestownNA NA9 328 1
Cadishead & Lower Irlam1 220 116 2
Higher Irlam & Peel Green2 11 133 12
Swinton & WardleyNA NA9 29 4
Ordsall1 68 46 6
Blackfriars & Trinity1 41 141 16
Walkden NorthNA NA3 87 5
Little Hulton1 51 123 13
Pendlebury & Clifton1 74 65 7
Worsley & Westwood ParkNA NA4 73 9
Walkden SouthNA NA2 94 8
BroughtonNA NANA NA3 10
Weaste & SeedleyNA NA2 101 15
ClaremontNA NA2 113 11
Boothstown & EllenbrookNA NANA NA2 14
Barton & WintonNA NA1 151 17

Eccles Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In December 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Eccles in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eccles postcode area is presented below.

1. Watson Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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