Total Crime Rate
39.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mortomley Close area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield , and the 500th 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 Mortomley Close (S35 3HZ) in the last 12 months was 39.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -74.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mortomley Close (S35 3HZ), the main crime hotspot is near School Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Ecclesfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Greenwood Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwood Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Greenwood Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mortomley Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | School Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | School Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Greenwood Road | Under investigation |
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