Crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside: statistics, rates and trends
651 crimes were recorded in Ecclesfield and Grenoside in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside at a glance
- Crime trends in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Types of crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Ecclesfield and Grenoside compared with nearby towns
- Streets with the most crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Population and deprivation in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Questions about crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- About this data
651 crimes were recorded in Ecclesfield and Grenoside in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 153 reports (24% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ecclesfield and Grenoside has the 693rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ecclesfield and Grenoside | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 651 | 65,498 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.2 | 112.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,653 | 582,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside was highest in the year to July 2018 (934 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (651). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 | 651 | 75.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 856 | 98.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 674 | 77.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 780 | 90.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 803 | 92.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 913 | 105.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 838 | 96.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 857 | 99.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 934 | 107.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 56 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ecclesfield and Grenoside 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 falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and vehicle crime (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 153 | 17.7 | 0.52 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 129 | 14.9 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 10.7 | 1.30 | -51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.5 | 0.87 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.6 | 0.94 | -40% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -28% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.8 | 1.08 | -33% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.8 | 1.31 | +26% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +24% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 0.94 | -8% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 0.41 | +500% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.48 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.28 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 2 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 60% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ecclesfield and Grenoside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ecclesfield and Grenoside.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ecclesfield and Grenoside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,526 | 67.2 | -11% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +34% |
| Sheffield | 61,357 | 117.7 | +56% |
| Deepcar | 342 | 61.8 | -18% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +106% |
| Brinsworth | 512 | 57.3 | -24% |
| Stocksbridge | 661 | 85.7 | +14% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 432 | 76.5 | +2% |
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 Ecclesfield and Grenoside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near St Mary'S Close | 21 |
| On or near Whitley Croft | 18 |
| On or near Whitley Lane | 14 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 13 |
| On or near Grenoside Grange Close | 12 |
| On or near Hallam Way | 12 |
| On or near Norfolk Hill | 12 |
| On or near Town Fields Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ecclesfield and Grenoside 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 32.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 196 | 30.1% |
| Not recorded | 129 | 19.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 5.7% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Ecclesfield and Grenoside has an estimated population of 8,653. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ecclesfield and Grenoside sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ecclesfield and Grenoside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Ecclesfield and Grenoside a safe place to live?
Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 75.2 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 Ecclesfield and Grenoside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (129).
Is crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside was down 24% on the year before: 651 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ecclesfield and Grenoside?
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 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 Ecclesfield and Grenoside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.