Deepcar Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 saw a notable reduction in violence and sexual offences in Deepcar, a built-up area within Sheffield, with a 30% decrease from the previous month. Despite this decline, the overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents remains 12.5% above the UK average of 7.2. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and vehicle crime (15.2%). These patterns align with seasonal factors: the Christmas shopping peak, extended dark evenings, and the presence of empty homes during the holiday period. While violence and sexual offences fell significantly, the area's anti-social behaviour rate was 94% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public order. The relatively high rate of vehicle crime (167% above the UK average) may reflect the area's commuter traffic and parking density, though this category saw a 100% increase from November. Shoplifting and burglary rates remained close to UK averages, indicating no major shifts in property crime trends. The seasonal context of December—marked by festive events and reduced foot traffic in some areas—likely contributed to the mixed outcomes, with some crime types declining while others rose. This data highlights the combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences in shaping Deepcar's crime profile.

December 2023 brought a significant 30% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 20 to 14 reported incidents. This decrease may partly explain the overall crime rate's 15% rise compared to November. Anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and 'other crime' all doubled from November levels, with anti-social behaviour reaching 10 incidents (1.8 per 1,000 residents)—94% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 7 incidents (1.2 per 1,000), was 167% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 5% below average for violence and sexual offences. The surge in 'other crime' (from 1 to 2 incidents) underscores the need for further attention to emerging categories. The area's anti-social behaviour rate was 94% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing public order. While shoplifting and burglary remained close to UK averages, the sharp rise in vehicle crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in parking areas. Residents may find the 30% drop in violence and sexual offences particularly reassuring, though the increases in other categories indicate areas requiring closer scrutiny.

The crime rate in Deepcar rose by 15% from 7.1 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents between November and December 2023. This increase places the area's overall rate 12.5% above the UK average, a position that has likely been exacerbated by the month's seasonal dynamics. On a daily basis, Deepcar experienced approximately 1 crime per day in December, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of local incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average when considering the area's population of 5,648. This statistic underscores the concentrated impact of crime on Deepcar's relatively small community. Comparing December's rate to November's, the 15% increase suggests that factors such as the holiday season and darker evenings may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, the 30% decline in violence and sexual offences offers a counterbalance, illustrating the uneven nature of crime trends. For residents, the monthly exposure figure provides a concrete measure of risk, though it is essential to contextualise this within the broader UK landscape, where Deepcar's crime profile diverges significantly in certain categories.