Deepcar Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Deepcar's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 26.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Sheffield among the safer regions in the country, though the data reveals a combination of trends that require attention. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 28.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and other crime (10.7%). These figures align with the area's urban character, where high-density living and proximity to Sheffield's broader economic hubs may contribute to both violent and non-violent incidents. Seasonal factors appear to influence the pattern: January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days, likely curtails outdoor crimes typical of busier months. However, the drop in burglary and vehicle crime—by 29% and 46% respectively compared to UK averages—may reflect the area's relatively secure infrastructure or effective local policing strategies. Conversely, the 212% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average suggests potential gaps in categorisation or emerging issues that warrant closer scrutiny. While the overall rate remains reassuringly low, the disproportionate rise in certain categories highlights areas where residents and authorities may need to focus resources.

January 2026 saw significant spikes in three categories: 'other crime', 'vehicle crime', and 'bicycle theft', each rising by 100% compared to December 2025. This surge in 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—raises questions about emerging trends that may not yet be fully categorized. Meanwhile, 'burglary', 'drugs', and 'possession of weapons' each dropped by 50%, suggesting a potential reallocation of criminal activity toward less traditional areas. The rate of 'violence and sexual offences' in Deepcar (1.4 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average, a contrast to the 18% increase in 'anti-social behaviour' (1.1 per 1,000) and the 212% surge in 'other crime' (0.5 per 1,000). Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp rise in 'other crime', which may indicate underreported or evolving types of incidents not yet fully documented in standard classifications.

Deepcar's crime rate in January 2026 rose by 40.1% compared to the previous month, reflecting a notable shift in local patterns. This increase brings the monthly rate to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, up from 3.5 per 1,000 in December 2025. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may resonate with local residents as a tangible indicator of risk. When scaled to the population of 5,648, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 202 residents over the course of the month. While this rate remains well below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, the upward trend suggests a need for vigilance in areas where recent increases have been observed. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the rise, the area remains significantly safer than the national average, though residents should be mindful of the specific crime categories that have seen recent fluctuations.