Chapeltown and High Green Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Chapeltown and High Green, a built-up area within Sheffield, reported a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in January 2025—29.6% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's relatively safer profile, a trend consistent with its suburban character and lower population density compared to other parts of the city. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.0%) and public order offences (14.2%). While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: public order offences rose sharply, whereas shoplifting and burglary fell significantly. Seasonal context plays a role in these patterns, with January's shorter days and post-holiday lull likely contributing to reduced retail crime. The area's lower violent crime rate, 24% below the UK average, may be influenced by its community-focused policing model and the absence of large-scale nightlife hubs typical of more central urban areas. However, the 52% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average raises questions about local enforcement priorities or the impact of transient populations in the area. This month's data reinforces the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both geographic and seasonal factors, ensuring that comparisons to national averages do not overshadow the specific challenges and successes of individual neighbourhoods.

January 2025 saw a 77.8% increase in public order offences, rising from nine to 16 incidents. This surge, while not uncommon in urban centres during colder months, contrasts with a 72.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 22 to six reports—a shift consistent with reduced retail footfall post-holiday season. The category of drugs offences experienced a 200% increase, jumping from one to three incidents, a change that may reflect evolving patterns of illicit activity in the area. Anti-social behaviour also remained 18% below the UK average, suggesting ongoing efforts in community engagement or policing strategies. Burglary rates dropped by 81.8% compared to December, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours deterring outdoor crime. The area's violent crime rate—1.9 per 1,000—remained 24% below the UK average, a figure that, while not surprising in a suburban setting, underscores the effectiveness of local interventions in managing more severe offences.

Chapeltown and High Green's crime rate remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four reported crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the area's population density and urban character. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 201 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents when viewed against the population size. This exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the area's built-up nature, which typically correlates with higher crime rates. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the monthly exposure figure, offers residents a baseline for understanding local crime patterns without overestimating risk. The lack of substantial change from December 2024 indicates that seasonal factors—such as post-holiday activity—did not significantly alter the area's crime profile this month.