Crime Rate in West Ecclesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Ecclesfield

The total recorded crimes in West Ecclesfield, Sheffield, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Ecclesfield crime rate of 3.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
West Ecclesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greengate Court with total crimes: 10
  • Vickers Road with total crimes: 4
  • Bellamy Close 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 May 2025 the West Ecclesfield has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 3.62 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (West Ecclesfield)CrimesRank (West 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
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
Stannington71 251,060 251,050 25
Ecclesall55 27916 27802 26
Crookes and Crosspool59 26928 26765 27
Fulwood52 28653 28556 28

West Ecclesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202514
March 20253
February 20255
January 20256
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 202414
July 20242
May 202413

A total of 422 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202530
March 202525
February 202520
January 202530
December 202423
November 202417
October 202420
September 202435
August 202423
July 202451
June 202482
May 202431

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202414
September 20249
August 202416
July 202418
June 202446
May 202425

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20244
November 202413
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations West Ecclesfield in May 2025

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

1. Greengate Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Vickers Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Bellamy Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
4. Pack Horse Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Foster Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Angram View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Stoney Gate (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tompson Hill (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Crofton Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. School Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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