Crime Rates at Castle Hill, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4AX

Castle Hill area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Eckington North , and the 160th highest crime rate of 363 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 Castle Hill (S21 4AX) in the last 12 months was 53.4 per 1,000 residents and was 33.8% lower than the Eckington North average (80.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 39.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Castle Hill (S21 4AX), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 50 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.