Total Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hesley Grove area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield , and the 287th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
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 Hesley Grove (S35 1TX) in the last 12 months was 23.7 per 1,000 residents and was 73.6% lower than the East Ecclesfield average (90.0 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hesley Grove (S35 1TX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cowley Hill, where police recorded 21 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wellbourne Close (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In East Ecclesfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burn Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cowley Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cowley Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cowley Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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