Crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside: statistics, rates and trends
653 crimes were recorded in Ecclesfield and Grenoside in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- Questions about crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (157), anti-social behaviour (127) and shoplifting (90) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 687th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ecclesfield and Grenoside | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 653 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.5 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,653 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside of any year here (653 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 653 | 75.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 822 | 95.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 699 | 80.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 745 | 86.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 840 | 97.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 889 | 102.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 853 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 824 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 930 | 107.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 58 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded notably more other crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (47% below) and public order (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 171 to 90 and vehicle crime fell from 63 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 157 | 18.1 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 14.7 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 10.4 | 8.5 | -47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ecclesfield and Grenoside; the highest is Rotherham (156.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsworth (58.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ecclesfield and Grenoside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,580 | 69.6 | -8% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +37% |
| Sheffield | 61,752 | 118.5 | +57% |
| Deepcar | 328 | 59.3 | -21% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +107% |
| Brinsworth | 522 | 58.4 | -23% |
| Stocksbridge | 647 | 83.9 | +11% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Ecclesfield and Grenoside over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 127 |
| On or near St Mary'S Close | 22 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 21 |
| On or near Whitley Croft | 17 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 13 |
| On or near Whitley Lane | 13 |
| On or near Yew Lane | 13 |
| On or near Grenoside Grange Close | 12 |
| On or near Norfolk Hill | 12 |
| On or near Norfolk Hill Croft | 12 |
Of the 526 crimes in Ecclesfield and Grenoside with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 127 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Ecclesfield and Grenoside has an estimated population of 8,653 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (32%, against 22%), 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 Ecclesfield and Grenoside average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ecclesfield and Grenoside | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ecclesfield and Grenoside a safe place to live?
Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 687th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 157 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ecclesfield and Grenoside was down 21% on the year before: 653 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 822 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ecclesfield and Grenoside?
About 8,653 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ecclesfield and Grenoside?
Ecclesfield and Grenoside 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.