Crime in West Ecclesfield: statistics, rates and trends
969 crimes were recorded in West Ecclesfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Ecclesfield
- Questions about crime in West Ecclesfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (355), anti-social behaviour (171) and shoplifting (94) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West Ecclesfield | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 969 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 15,723 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Ecclesfield peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,317 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (904). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 969 | 61.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 904 | 57.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,122 | 71.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,138 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,175 | 74.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,191 | 75.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,243 | 79.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,065 | 67.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,317 | 83.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 112 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 29 to 55 and shoplifting rose from 52 to 94, while vehicle crime fell from 84 to 53 and burglary fell from 50 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 22.6 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 171 | 10.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 6.0 | 8.5 | +81% |
| Public order | 69 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +90% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.3 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Ecclesfield; the highest is Burngreave (184.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Stannington (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Ecclesfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ecclesfield | 1,631 | 80.4 | +30% |
| Southey | 3,066 | 142.8 | +132% |
| Firth Park | 3,409 | 131.8 | +114% |
| Stocksbridge and Upper Don | 1,348 | 67.1 | +9% |
| Shiregreen and Brightside | 2,511 | 119.9 | +95% |
| Hillsborough | 2,151 | 109.6 | +78% |
| Burngreave | 4,968 | 184.8 | +200% |
| Stannington | 969 | 56.5 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in West Ecclesfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bellamy Close” (66).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bellamy Close | 66 |
| On or near Greengate Lane | 65 |
| On or near School Road | 28 |
| On or near Angram View | 25 |
| On or near Pack Horse Lane | 22 |
| On or near Hurst Green | 19 |
| On or near Greenwood Road | 17 |
| On or near Jeffcock Road | 17 |
| On or near Entwhistle Road | 16 |
| On or near Greengate Court | 16 |
Of the 798 crimes in West Ecclesfield with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 171 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 43.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 215 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
West Ecclesfield has an estimated population of 15,723 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.8%, against 20.3%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Ecclesfield average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | West Ecclesfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Ecclesfield a safe place to live?
West Ecclesfield recorded 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,543rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West Ecclesfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 355 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (171).
Is crime in West Ecclesfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Ecclesfield was up 7% on the year before: 969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 904 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Ecclesfield?
About 15,723 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Ecclesfield?
West 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.