Crime in West Ecclesfield: statistics, rates and trends
916 crimes were recorded in West Ecclesfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Ecclesfield at a glance
- Crime trends in West Ecclesfield
- Types of crime in West Ecclesfield
- West Ecclesfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Ecclesfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Ecclesfield
- Population and deprivation in West Ecclesfield
- Questions about crime in West Ecclesfield
- About this data
916 crimes were recorded in West Ecclesfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 325 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Ecclesfield has the 2,672nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Ecclesfield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 916 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.3 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,723 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Ecclesfield was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,330 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (916). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 916 | 58.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 929 | 59.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,125 | 71.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,172 | 74.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,167 | 74.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,179 | 75.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,240 | 78.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,078 | 68.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,330 | 84.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 109 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 65 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 86 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+104%) and shoplifting (+59%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and burglary (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 20.7 | 0.60 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 162 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 6.0 | 0.72 | +59% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 3.8 | 0.55 | -32% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.8 | 0.56 | -2% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +104% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.2 | 0.66 | -37% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.3 | 0.65 | -35% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.9 | 0.58 | +43% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +0% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Ecclesfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Ecclesfield recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Ecclesfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Ecclesfield recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Ecclesfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Ecclesfield recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Ecclesfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Ecclesfield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Ecclesfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Ecclesfield recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Ecclesfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Ecclesfield recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 104% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Ecclesfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Ecclesfield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Ecclesfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Ecclesfield recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Ecclesfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Ecclesfield recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Ecclesfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Ecclesfield recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Ecclesfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Ecclesfield recorded 13 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Ecclesfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Ecclesfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Ecclesfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Ecclesfield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Ecclesfield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Ecclesfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Ecclesfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Ecclesfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Ecclesfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ecclesfield | 1,632 | 80.4 | +38% |
| Southey | 3,035 | 141.3 | +143% |
| Firth Park | 3,383 | 130.8 | +124% |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 1,387 | 69.1 | +19% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,514 | 120.1 | +106% |
| Hillsborough | 2,059 | 105.0 | +80% |
| Burngreave | 4,938 | 183.7 | +215% |
| Stannington | 937 | 54.6 | -6% |
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 West Ecclesfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bellamy Close | 68 |
| On or near Greengate Lane | 63 |
| On or near School Road | 25 |
| On or near Angram View | 23 |
| On or near Hurst Green | 19 |
| On or near Pack Horse Lane | 19 |
| On or near Greengate Court | 17 |
| On or near Jeffcock Road | 16 |
| On or near Entwhistle Road | 15 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 338 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 216 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 162 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 6.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
West Ecclesfield has an estimated population of 15,723. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Ecclesfield sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Ecclesfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.2% |
Is West Ecclesfield a safe place to live?
West Ecclesfield recorded 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in West Ecclesfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (162).
Is crime in West Ecclesfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Ecclesfield was down 1% on the year before: 916 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 929 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Ecclesfield?
West Ecclesfield is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West Ecclesfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.