Crime in East Ecclesfield: statistics, rates and trends

1,632 crimes were recorded in East Ecclesfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 522 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Ecclesfield has the 1,837th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Ecclesfield was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,992 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,632). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Ecclesfield over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.

The largest increases were in other crime (+37%) and drugs (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%) and burglary (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Ecclesfield

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Ecclesfield recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Ecclesfield

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Ecclesfield recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in East Ecclesfield

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Ecclesfield recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Ecclesfield

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Ecclesfield recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Ecclesfield

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Ecclesfield recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Ecclesfield

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Ecclesfield recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Ecclesfield

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Ecclesfield recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Ecclesfield

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Ecclesfield recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Ecclesfield

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Ecclesfield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Ecclesfield

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Ecclesfield recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in East Ecclesfield

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Ecclesfield recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Ecclesfield

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Ecclesfield recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in East Ecclesfield

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Ecclesfield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Ecclesfield

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Ecclesfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Ecclesfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Ecclesfield.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in East Ecclesfield over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Ecclesfield over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

East Ecclesfield has an estimated population of 20,295. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Ecclesfield sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to East Ecclesfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.