Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Sheffield, S5 9GJ

Orchard Close area has the 43rd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in East Ecclesfield , and the 663rd lowest crime rate of 1,697 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 Orchard Close (S5 9GJ) in the last 12 months was 52.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.1% lower than the East Ecclesfield average (81.8 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violent crimes ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (S5 9GJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near High Greave, where police recorded 17 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Knowle Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.