Crime Rate in West Ecclesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Ecclesfield

The total recorded crimes in West Ecclesfield, Sheffield, UK in July 2025 are around 83 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Ecclesfield crime rate of 3.80 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 West Ecclesfield, encompassing approximately 21,831 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
West Ecclesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greengate Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sheringham Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hurst Green with total crimes: 3

How safe is West Ecclesfield?

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

  • Relative to Sheffield:

    • In 2024, West Ecclesfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sheffield average, with 1189 crimes compared to 2929.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

    • In 2023, West Ecclesfield had fewer crimes than the Sheffield average, with 1,110 crimes compared to 2,686. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West Ecclesfield recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Sheffield.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Ecclesfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Ecclesfield has recorded 83 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Sheffield, UK

In 2024, the total West Ecclesfield crimes were 1,189. The crime rate of West Ecclesfield in 2024 was 54.46 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Sheffield.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Ecclesfield were around 1,110 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.84 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Sheffield.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (West Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (West 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
East Ecclesfield253 92,446 132,622 11
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
Stannington92 231,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall73 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool74 26928 26765 27
Fulwood59 28653 28556 28

West Ecclesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202515
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 202514
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202532
May 202535
April 202530
March 202525
February 202520
January 202530
December 202423
November 202417
October 202420
September 202435
August 202423

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations West Ecclesfield in July 2025

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

1. Greengate Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sheringham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Hurst Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Oakfern Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Bellamy Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Vickers Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greno View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Angram View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Potter Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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