Deepcar Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 marked a continuation of Deepcar's generally low crime trajectory, with an overall rate of 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—39.3% below the UK average of 8.4. The area's crime profile remained dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and burglary (17.2%). This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of May, a month characterised by extended daylight hours and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to higher rates of public order and anti-social behaviour in other areas. However, Deepcar's violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is lower than the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors—such as community policing initiatives or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in mitigating violence. The presence of a significant retail hub in Deepcar, as inferred from the 17.2% burglary rate, could explain the relatively higher property crime figures compared to the UK average, though this remains consistent with broader patterns in built-up areas. The seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and longer evenings, may have influenced the distribution of crimes, increasing opportunities for anti-social behaviour while reducing the likelihood of more severe incidents associated with alcohol-fuelled violence. However, the absence of a direct correlation between the area's characteristics and the UK averages for certain categories, such as burglary, indicates that localised factors—such as housing density or policing strategies—require further analysis. The data also reveals that Deepcar's drug-related crimes.4 per 1,000, are 82% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's proximity to transport routes or specific social dynamics. Overall, the crime picture in May 2024 illustrates a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Deepcar's low overall rate and targeted vulnerabilities offering insights into the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts.

May 2024 saw a significant shift in Deepcar's crime profile, with violent crimes decreasing by 20% compared to April, despite remaining the most common category at 41.4% of total incidents. Anti-social behaviour fell by 53.8%, from 13 to 6 cases, marking one of the largest drops in the dataset. Conversely, burglary increased by 66.7%, rising from 3 to 5 incidents, a trend that places Deepcar's rate 190% above the UK average for this category. The rise in drug-related crimes, doubling from 0 to 2 cases, highlights an emerging concern. These fluctuations contrast with the UK's broader trends, where Deepcar's violence rate is 26% below the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 24% below. For residents, the 20% reduction in violent crimes offers a tangible indicator of improved safety, though the burglary increase underscores the need for targeted measures in property crime prevention.

Deepcar's crime rate in May 2024 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 35.6% decrease from April's 8.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones in Sheffield, with a rate 39.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not align with UK-wide daily statistics. When considering monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-195 chance of experiencing a reported crime during May, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the population. This reduction contrasts with the UK's broader trends, where Deepcar's violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 26% below the national average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may be contributing to the decline. However, the area's burglary rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 190% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability that warrants further attention within the context of local property crime dynamics.