Deepcar Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,648, 20 reported crimes in March 2025 translate to a rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places Deepcar 55.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relatively safe profile, though the crime mix reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 50% of all crimes (10 incidents), a rate of 1.8 per 1,000, 34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour follows at 20% (4 incidents), with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 44% below the national average. These figures suggest a community where violent crime is rare, but social tensions may occasionally surface. The seasonal transition to spring could influence these trends: longer evenings might contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, while reduced retail activity may explain the 75% drop in shoplifting. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons (2 incidents, 0.4 per 1,000) — 471% above the UK average — remains an anomaly. This category's sudden spike may reflect localised issues, such as increased knife crime in specific neighbourhoods or unaddressed conflicts. While Deepcar's overall crime rate remains low, the disparity in category-specific trends highlights the need for nuanced policing strategies. The area's built-up nature within Sheffield likely plays a role, as urban environments often see higher concentrations of certain offences, though Deepcar's data suggests a unique balance compared to other urban centres. The low levels of property crime (2 incidents, 0.4 per 1,000) further reinforce the area's safety profile, though the absence of significant property crime may also reflect effective community engagement or surveillance.

March 2025 saw stark shifts in Deepcar's crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and possession of weapons doubling (1 to 2). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight specific concerns: anti-social behaviour now accounts for 20% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), aligning with UK trends where the category is 71% below average. The rise in possession of weapons (0.4 per 1,000) is 471% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. This contrast suggests targeted interventions may be needed, as weapon-related crimes could indicate deeper issues. Meanwhile, the 50% drop in public order offences (from 2 to 1) and 66.7% decline in criminal damage and arson (from 3 to 1) mirror broader UK reductions. Residents may find the 75% drop in shoplifting particularly notable, as it suggests effective policing or seasonal factors in action.

Deepcar's crime rate in March 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) marks a 23.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over 31 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Monthly, this equates to one reported crime for every 282 residents, illustrating a relatively low level of exposure compared to the UK average. When scaled to Deepcar's population of 5,648, the rate suggests a community where crime is infrequent but not absent. This statistic aligns with the broader UK context, though Deepcar's rate remains 55.1% below the national average, a gap that underscores the area's unique characteristics. The reduction in shoplifting (75% drop) and public order offences (50% drop) may partly reflect seasonal patterns, as March transitions into longer evenings and potentially reduced retail activity. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (+300%) requires further scrutiny, as it contrasts with the overall downward trend and may signal emerging local dynamics.