Deepcar Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Deepcar's crime picture in November 2023, with 20 incidents reported—35% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 50% of all crimes, reflecting a sharp departure from the area's usual profile. The overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents placed Deepcar 5.3% below the UK average, but the concentration of violent crime suggests specific local pressures. Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and criminal damage (4 incidents) formed the next most common categories, with the latter showing a 19% increase above the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these trends: November's dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and pre-Christmas shopping activity may have amplified opportunities for violent and property crimes. The area's crime mix contrasts with broader Sheffield patterns, where property crimes typically dominate, indicating that Deepcar's built-up character—with its mix of residential and commercial spaces—creates unique dynamics. The absence of major spikes in shoplifting (9% below UK average) or burglary (47% above UK average) highlights the complexity of local crime drivers, which may include both environmental factors and community-specific pressures.

November saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from 1 to 4. This surge, combined with a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences (from 10 to 20), highlights a sharp shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 16.7% (from 6 to 5), offering a contrast to the overall upward trend. The area's violence rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 35% above the UK average of 2.6, a disparity that may reflect local factors such as increased social activity during Bonfire Night. The rise in violent crime, despite Deepcar's overall rate being below the UK average, suggests specific vulnerabilities in the area's crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery from zero to one incident particularly concerning, as it indicates new risk factors emerging in the built-up area.

Deepcar's November 2023 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 66.6% increase from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This surge. below the UK average, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, highlighting the monthly exposure risk. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the month-on-month rise underscores the need for continued monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Deepcar's crime profile, though not extreme, is evolving rapidly compared to its own historical trends. This contrast between the area's relative safety and the sharp monthly increase illustrates the volatility of crime patterns in urban pockets of Sheffield.