Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Chapeltown and High Green in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for over a third of all recorded crimes. At 6.6 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 7.0% below the UK average of 7.1, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, making up 30.2% of total crimes, followed closely by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting at 14.1% each. This mix of crime types points to a community where interpersonal conflicts and retail-related offences are significant concerns. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the relative stability in crime rates compared to busier periods. However, the prominence of shoplifting, which is 67% above the UK average, suggests that retail spaces in the area may be particularly vulnerable to theft. This could be consistent with the presence of high-traffic local shops or community centres that attract opportunistic offenders. The lower-than-average rates for violence and sexual offences compared to the UK (20% below) may reflect the area's character as a built-up residential zone with fewer concentrated nightlife or entertainment venues that typically drive such crimes. The balance of crime types thus illustrates a community where property crime and anti-social behaviour are more pressing concerns than violent crime, though this may shift with seasonal or economic changes.

February 2024 saw notable month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 90.9% compared to January, rising from 11 to 21 incidents. This surge could be linked to the end of the winter period, when social interactions in community spaces may intensify. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 38.2%, dropping from 34 to 21 cases—a decline that may reflect seasonal factors, as retail activity typically slows in February. The category of shoplifting remains significantly above the UK average (67%), highlighting a persistent challenge for local businesses in the area. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 100%, with two incidents recorded in February compared to none in January, indicating a potential spike in related offences. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, with one reported case. Violence and sexual offences, while making up the largest share of crimes, are 20% below the UK average, consistent with the area's likely lower density of venues that typically drive such offences. The contrast between shoplifting's elevated rate and the UK average for violence underscores a unique crime mix that may reflect local retail dynamics and community characteristics.

The crime rate for Chapeltown and High Green in February 2024 (6.6 per 1,000 residents) represents an 8.1% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 6.1. This rise, though modest, places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 152 residents—a figure that, while not alarmingly high, indicates that residents face a consistent risk of encountering crime over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five crimes per day in February, a localised metric that reflects the community's specific challenges rather than national trends. When scaled to the area's population of 22,685, this equates to a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, still requires attention from local authorities and residents. The comparison to the UK average also reveals disparities in specific crime categories: shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other theft are all significantly above national rates, while criminal damage and arson are 44% below. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in retail and property security, as well as the potential for community-driven initiatives to address anti-social behaviour. The month-on-month increase in crime, combined with the relatively low overall rate compared to the UK, suggests a combination of local factors and broader national trends that warrant further analysis.