Crime Rate in East Ecclesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ecclesfield

The total recorded crimes in East Ecclesfield, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 190 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ecclesfield crime rate of 4.96 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 East Ecclesfield, encompassing approximately 38,269 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (53) incidents (43.24% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-40.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
East Ecclesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is East Ecclesfield?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, East Ecclesfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 2446 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Ecclesfield witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, East Ecclesfield had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 2,622 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, East Ecclesfield witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Sheffield, East Ecclesfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

East Ecclesfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Ecclesfield has recorded 190 crimes with crime rate of 4.96 ranking 13th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total East Ecclesfield crimes were 2,446. The crime rate of East Ecclesfield in 2024 was 63.92 (year) or 5.33 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Ecclesfield were around 2,622 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.51 (year) or 5.71 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)
City631 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave825 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow415 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle318 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall335 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park252 73,400 63,315 6
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale259 63,157 102,500 13
Southey248 83,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne227 103,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse179 172,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley240 93,314 82,758 9
Stocksbridge and Upper Don195 112,089 171,952 17
Shiregreen and Brightside184 162,614 122,563 12
Walkley191 122,327 142,408 14
Hillsborough189 142,239 152,222 15
Beauchief and Greenhill185 152,177 162,211 16
Richmond156 211,893 191,932 18
Graves Park171 182,005 181,626 21
Birley165 191,851 201,691 19
Mosborough135 221,627 221,631 20
Beighton156 201,704 211,618 22
Dore and Totley82 231,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield79 241,189 231,110 24
Stannington71 251,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall55 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

East Ecclesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (72 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 386 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202537
March 202524
February 202515
January 202527
December 202413
November 202429
October 202432
September 202423
August 202424
July 202434
June 202452
May 202423

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 202413
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202586
March 202566
February 202544
January 202547
December 202449
November 202451
October 202458
September 202472
August 202495
July 202470
June 2024136
May 202450

A total of 174 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 202517
January 202513
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413
September 202422
August 202410
July 20245
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 236 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202526
March 202510
February 202527
January 20258
December 202418
November 202415
October 202415
September 202419
August 202414
July 202415
June 202444
May 202414

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202411
September 202420
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 377 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202527
March 202534
February 202540
January 202529
December 202431
November 202429
October 202434
September 202427
August 202444
July 202421
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202520
March 202517
February 202519
January 202526
December 202412
November 20248
October 202424
September 20245
August 202422
July 202417
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 176 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202413
August 202416
July 202420
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20246
May 20242

High Crime Locations East Ecclesfield in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order2
4. Wheata Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Cross Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Bernshall Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
9. Reneville Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
10. Turie Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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