Deepcar Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Deepcar’s crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.2% below the UK average, reflecting a slightly safer profile compared to the national context. The balance between property and violent crime was strikingly even: 13 property crimes and 12 violent crimes accounted for 72% of all reported incidents. This equilibrium suggests a combination of factors influencing both categories. The dominance of anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) and drug-related incidents (0.9 per 1,000) — both significantly above the UK average — highlights areas where local conditions may diverge from national trends. October’s seasonal context, with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, likely contributed to the rise in public order offences, which surged by 200% compared to September. The extended darkness of evening hours may have created conditions conducive to anti-social activity, while Halloween-related events could have temporarily amplified disturbances. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of burglary (0.4 per 1,000) — 21% above the UK average — suggests that property crime remains less prevalent than in other areas, though the reasons for this remain speculative. The data also reveals a marked disparity in drug-related incidents, which were 246% higher than the UK average, pointing to a localised issue that may warrant further analysis. The overall crime rate, while modest, underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal shifts and community dynamics evolve.

October 2024 saw a dramatic increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to six incidents — a 500% surge. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in public order offences and vehicle crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Violent crime, though slightly lower than the UK average, now accounts for 27.9% of all reported crimes, nearly matching property crime’s share (29.3%). The stark contrast between Deepcar’s drug-related incidents (246% above the UK average) and its significantly lower burglary rate (21% above the UK average) highlights a unique imbalance in local crime dynamics. For residents, the 200% increase in public order offences — which include disturbances and disorderly conduct — may be particularly concerning, as these incidents often occur in public spaces and can impact community safety perceptions. Meanwhile, the 50% decline in burglary compared to September indicates a possible reduction in targeted property crimes, though this trend remains to be seen in subsequent months.

Deepcar’s crime rate in October 2024 (7.6 per 1,000) marks a stark shift from the previous month, which recorded 3.2 per 1,000 — a 138.6% increase. This surge raises questions about the factors influencing this change, though can be inferred from the data alone. On a daily basis, Deepcar experienced roughly one crime per day during October, a figure that, while localised, offers residents a tangible sense of frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the population. This figure is particularly noteworthy given Deepcar’s built-up character within Sheffield, where higher population density might contribute to more frequent reporting. The contrast between the previous month’s lower rate and October’s spike underscores the volatility of crime trends in urban areas, even within a single locality. While the daily crime count appears modest, the 1-in-131 resident statistic illustrates the cumulative impact of incidents over time, especially when considering the area’s compact nature.