Crime in Ecclesall: statistics, rates and trends

805 crimes were recorded in Ecclesall in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 267 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ecclesall has the 3,495th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Ecclesall was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,042 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (783). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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 Ecclesall 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+150%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-65%) and burglary (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in Ecclesall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ecclesall recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Ecclesall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ecclesall recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 19.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Ecclesall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ecclesall recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Ecclesall

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ecclesall recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Ecclesall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ecclesall recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Ecclesall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ecclesall recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Ecclesall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ecclesall recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Ecclesall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ecclesall recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Ecclesall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ecclesall recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Ecclesall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ecclesall recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Ecclesall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ecclesall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Ecclesall

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ecclesall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Ecclesall

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ecclesall recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Ecclesall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ecclesall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 90% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Ecclesall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ecclesall 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.

Ecclesall has an estimated population of 20,917. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ecclesall sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. 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 Ecclesall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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