Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vicarage Road area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield , and the 397th lowest crime rate of 1,705 local areas in Sheffield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vicarage Road (S35 8RF) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vicarage Road (S35 8RF), the main crime hotspot is near Blacksmith Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 8 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Norfolk Hill Croft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Vicarage Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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