Ecclesfield and Grenoside Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ecclesfield and Grenoside, there were 5.1 reported crimes in April 2024 — a rate 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local conditions and broader trends. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (25% of all incidents), vehicle crime (22.7%), and violence and sexual offences (15.9%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within Sheffield, where proximity to urban centres may drive certain types of crime while community cohesion could temper others. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity — may have influenced the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which often rises during periods of heightened social interaction. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000, was higher than the UK average, linked to the area’s road networks and commuter traffic. Conversely, violence and sexual offences were 69% below the UK average, due to reduced nightlife activity during the Easter period. These findings underscore how local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms shape crime patterns, even within a larger urban framework.

April 2024 saw a 42.9% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 7 to 10 incidents. This jump, which places the area’s vehicle crime rate at 1.2 per 1,000 — 155% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 — highlights a notable shift in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25% of all crimes, remained the most frequent category.3 per 1,000 was just 7% above the UK average. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 46.2%, dropping from 13 to 7 incidents. This decline, which positions the area’s rate at 0.8 per 1,000 — 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 — may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced nightlife activity during Easter. The rise in drugs-related crimes, which doubled from 0 to 1 incident, and the increase in 'other crime' to 1 incident from 0, suggest emerging patterns that warrant attention. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime, influenced by both routine activities and transient factors.

In April 2024, Ecclesfield and Grenoside recorded a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where seasonal transitions may reduce certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime every 30 days, a figure that translates to a local context of one crime occurring for every 195 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, it remains relatively low compared to the UK average. The population of 8,580 further contextualises these figures, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is modest for any individual. This contrast with the previous month’s higher rate underscores the fluctuating nature of crime in urban areas, influenced by factors such as weather, community activity, and enforcement efforts.