Crime Rates at William Street, Eckington, Sheffield, S21 4GD

William Street area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Eckington North , and the 176th 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 William Street (S21 4GD) in the last 12 months was 49.7 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around William Street (S21 4GD), 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.