Deepcar Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Deepcar's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked a significant divergence from national trends, reflecting the area's unique characteristics as a built-up district within Sheffield. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and vehicle crime (15.4%). The seasonal context of January—shorter days, reduced retail activity, and post-holiday lulls—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate compared to the UK, though the dominance of violent crime suggests other factors at play. The area's proximity to Sheffield's urban core may amplify interpersonal conflicts, while its residential density could drive anti-social behaviour. However, the relatively low rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting and other theft (both 30% below UK averages), indicate effective local deterrence measures or lower retail footfall during the post-Christmas period. These patterns contrast with the UK-wide trend of higher property crime, suggesting Deepcar's crime profile is shaped by its specific socio-economic and spatial dynamics.

January 2024 saw a 100% increase in 'other theft' crimes compared to December, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, warrants attention given its sharp rise. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), anti-social behaviour dropped 60% (from 10 to 4), and vehicle crime decreased by 42.9% (from 7 to 4). The category of vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, was 40% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000—highlighting a local vulnerability that may be linked to Deepcar's road infrastructure or parking patterns. Violent crime, though lower than the UK average (2.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), remains the dominant category, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding unexplained thefts, as the doubling of this category could signal emerging patterns requiring closer monitoring.

Deepcar's January 2024 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 marked a 43.5% decrease from December's 8.1 per 1,000, a dramatic shift that may reflect seasonal factors or improved local interventions. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day in January—a frequency that, while low, underscores the need for continued awareness. Monthly exposure to crime translates to 1 reported incident for every 217 residents, a figure that contextualises the impact on the local population. This compares to the previous month's rate, which would have equated to 1 crime per 122 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Deepcar's crime burden is significantly lighter than both its immediate past and the UK average. However, the 40% above-average rate for vehicle crime suggests targeted risks persist, particularly in areas with higher vehicle density or limited surveillance. These comparisons highlight both the area's relative safety and the specific vulnerabilities that require attention in 2024.