Crime in East Ecclesfield: statistics, rates and trends
1,631 crimes were recorded in East Ecclesfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Ecclesfield at a glance
- Crime trends in East Ecclesfield
- Types of crime in East Ecclesfield
- East Ecclesfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Ecclesfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Ecclesfield
- Demographics of East Ecclesfield
- Questions about crime in East Ecclesfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (525), anti-social behaviour (268) and shoplifting (206) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | East Ecclesfield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,631 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.4 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 20,295 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Ecclesfield of any year here (1,631 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,631 | 80.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,898 | 93.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,666 | 82.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,972 | 97.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,751 | 86.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,874 | 92.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,748 | 86.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,722 | 84.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,942 | 95.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 162 |
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 156 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 150 |
| February 2026 | 127 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 132 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 142 |
| September 2025 | 125 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (37% below) and other theft (30% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 30 to 42, while burglary fell from 97 to 59 and shoplifting fell from 334 to 206.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 25.9 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 13.2 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 206 | 10.2 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Public order | 106 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 91 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 4.5 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Burglary | 59 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -39% |
| Other crime | 53 | 2.6 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 42 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +40% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.0 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Ecclesfield; the highest is Burngreave (184.8 per 1,000) and the lowest West Ecclesfield (61.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Ecclesfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Ecclesfield | 969 | 61.6 | -23% |
| Southey | 3,066 | 142.8 | +78% |
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | +64% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,511 | 119.9 | +49% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +130% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +36% |
| Walkley | 2,074 | 87.5 | +9% |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 1,348 | 67.1 | -16% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in East Ecclesfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (232).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 232 |
| On or near Market Place | 105 |
| On or near Wheata Place | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Colley Drive | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Lane End | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Coppice Rise | 27 |
| On or near Crakehall Road | 26 |
Of the 1,363 crimes in East Ecclesfield with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 268 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 548 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 471 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 62 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
East Ecclesfield has an estimated population of 20,295 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Ecclesfield average decile 6.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | East Ecclesfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Ecclesfield a safe place to live?
East Ecclesfield recorded 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,827th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Ecclesfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (268).
Is crime in East Ecclesfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Ecclesfield was down 14% on the year before: 1,631 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,898 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Ecclesfield?
About 20,295 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Ecclesfield?
East Ecclesfield is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.