Crime Rate in Ecclesall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ecclesall

The total recorded crimes in Ecclesall, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ecclesall crime rate of 1.16 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 Ecclesall, encompassing approximately 47,562 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-65.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Ecclesall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyndhurst Road with total crimes: 3
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 3
  • Stainton Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ecclesall?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, Ecclesall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 916 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ecclesall recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, Ecclesall had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 802 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ecclesall recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ecclesall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ecclesall has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 1.16 ranking 27th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total Ecclesall crimes were 916. The crime rate of Ecclesall in 2024 was 19.26 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ecclesall were around 802 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.86 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ecclesall)CrimesRank (Ecclesall)CrimesRank (Ecclesall)
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
East Ecclesfield190 132,446 132,622 11
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
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

Ecclesall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20253
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202525
March 202525
February 202516
January 202522
December 202419
November 202413
October 202419
September 202426
August 202412
July 202417
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 202516
February 202513
January 20257
December 202427
November 20246
October 20245
September 202420
August 20247
July 20242
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202511
February 20258
January 20254
December 202413
November 202410
October 202417
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 151 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202523
March 202511
February 202515
January 20256
December 20246
November 20246
October 202415
September 20247
August 202422
July 202412
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
September 20242

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Ecclesall in May 2025

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

1. Lyndhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Grove Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Stainton Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Knab Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Dalmore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
7. Dobcroft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Marriott Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pingle Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Blenheim Mews (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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