Deepcar Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 5,648 residents, 18 reported crimes in March 2023 translate to 3.2 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 57.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.8% of total), followed by vehicle crime (27.8%) and anti-social behaviour (22.2%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) and align with seasonal patterns as March marks the transition to longer evenings. The lower rate of anti-social behaviour (33% below UK average) may be influenced by Deepcar’s built-up character within Sheffield, where community engagement and local policing efforts likely contribute to reduced disorder. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as 88% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting vulnerabilities in car parking infrastructure or increased exposure in a built-up area. This mix of crime types highlights the need for targeted interventions while reinforcing the area’s overall safety profile relative to national benchmarks.

March 2023 saw vehicle crime in Deepcar reach 5 incidents, 88% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 residents. This stark deviation from national trends may be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where limited parking spaces and high traffic density could create opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) were 67% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating effective local measures or community cohesion that mitigate interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 4 incidents, was 33% below the UK average, reflecting the impact of local initiatives or the built-up environment fostering greater social accountability. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted: property crimes (7) outnumbered violent crimes (5), a reversal of the UK-wide trend where violent crime typically dominates. This shift may be influenced by seasonal factors, as longer evenings in March could drive property crime in areas with increased foot traffic or unsecured premises. For residents, the 88% spike in vehicle crime serves as a clear indicator to review parking security measures and vehicle locks.

In March 2023, Deepcar’s crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marked a decline from the previous month’s rate, though specific figures for February are not provided. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 314 residents, a ratio that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. Compared to the UK average, this monthly exposure is significantly lower, with Deepcar’s overall rate 57.9% below the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Deepcar’s residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation than the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the elevated vehicle crime rate highlights a specific vulnerability that may require targeted local action. These comparisons illustrate that while Deepcar’s crime profile is broadly safe, certain categories demand attention to ensure continued improvements in public safety.