Crime Rate in East Ecclesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Ecclesfield

The total recorded crimes in East Ecclesfield, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 253 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Ecclesfield crime rate of 6.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (26.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (56) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (-32.43% decrease)
East Ecclesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 11

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 July 2025 the East Ecclesfield has recorded 253 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (East Ecclesfield)
City702 29,735 28,087 1
Burngreave729 110,069 17,749 2
Nether Edge and Sharrow547 35,387 35,467 3
Manor Castle359 54,345 54,412 4
Darnall412 44,514 44,388 5
Firth Park296 63,400 63,315 6
Southey252 103,172 93,047 7
Park and Arbourthorne267 73,347 72,703 10
Woodhouse202 132,754 112,869 8
Gleadless Valley263 83,314 82,758 9
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale241 113,157 102,500 13
Shiregreen and Brightside175 162,614 122,563 12
Beauchief and Greenhill205 122,177 162,211 16
Walkley181 152,327 142,408 14
Beighton182 141,704 211,618 22
Hillsborough166 182,239 152,222 15
Stocksbridge and Upper Don170 172,089 171,952 17
Richmond139 221,893 191,932 18
Graves Park164 192,005 181,626 21
Birley141 211,851 201,691 19
Mosborough163 201,627 221,631 20
Dore and Totley89 241,110 241,154 23
West Ecclesfield83 251,189 231,110 24
Stannington92 231,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall73 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool74 26928 26765 27
Fulwood59 28653 28556 28

East Ecclesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (73 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 617 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 202573
May 202551
April 202586
March 202566
February 202544
January 202547
December 202449
November 202451
October 202458

A total of 159 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202511
April 202526
March 202510
February 202527
January 20258
December 202418
November 202415
October 202415

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202537
May 202526
April 202527
March 202534
February 202540
January 202529
December 202431
November 202429
October 202434

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 202513
April 202514
March 20257
February 202517
January 202513
December 202410
November 202416
October 202413

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202520
May 20258
April 202519
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 202411

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 202413

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202556
June 202534
May 202553
April 202537
March 202524
February 202515
January 202527
December 202413
November 202429
October 202432

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202510
April 202520
March 202517
February 202519
January 202526
December 202412
November 20248
October 202424

A total of 124 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202515
May 20257
April 202512
March 20259
February 20258
January 202510
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations East Ecclesfield in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order1
5. Hallam Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hanwell Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Reneville Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lane End (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
10. Coppice Rise (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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