Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Chapeltown and High Green’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 17.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This performance, which aligns with the broader trend of lower crime rates in urban areas with strong community engagement, contrasts sharply with national patterns. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.2% of all incidents.9 per 1,000 remains 27% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 24.6% of total crimes, emerged as a notable concern, with its rate of 1.5 per 1,000 nearly 163% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s retail density and proximity to major shopping corridors within Sheffield. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these trends, with January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail activity potentially contributing to the sharp rise in shoplifting. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8.0% of crimes, fell below the UK average by 49%, suggesting that community initiatives or local policing efforts may be effective in curbing such incidents. The area’s overall safety profile, combined with its position within Sheffield’s broader urban framework, indicates a balance between typical urban challenges and mitigating factors that keep crime rates below the national benchmark.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 277.8% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from nine to 34. This spike, which far outpaces the UK average for the category (0.6 per 1,000), suggests a potential shift in retail crime dynamics. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 37.5%, falling from 16 to 10—a decline consistent with reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 16.2%, though the area’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 remains 27% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk of such incidents compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 35.3%, from 17 to 11, reflecting a possible reduction in public disturbances. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with shoplifting’s sharp rise offering a concrete data point for residents to monitor.

Chapeltown and High Green's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 9.5% compared to December 2023, moving from 5.6 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifts in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day during January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 164 residents, illustrating the scale of exposure in a community of 22,685 people. While this monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily activity, it provides a snapshot of the area’s overall risk profile. The population context further highlights that, despite the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates still 17.6% below the national figure. This contrast underscores the unique characteristics of Chapeltown and High Green, where local factors may temper broader national trends.