Crime Rates at Ash Crescent, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4AF

Ash Crescent area has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Eckington North , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Ash Crescent (S21 4AF) in the last 12 months was 15.0 per 1,000 residents and was 83.5% lower than the Eckington North average (90.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ash Crescent (S21 4AF), the main crime hotspot is near Aspen Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.