Crime in Deepcar: statistics, rates and trends
328 crimes were recorded in Deepcar in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (130), anti-social behaviour (60) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 970th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Deepcar | Sheffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 328 | 65,904 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 113.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,535 | 582,493 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Deepcar of any year here (328 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 328 | 59.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 371 | 67.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 381 | 68.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 345 | 62.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 373 | 67.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 433 | 78.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 372 | 67.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 390 | 70.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 418 | 75.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (31% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 28, while anti-social behaviour fell from 71 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 130 | 23.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 10.8 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 26 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 17 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Deepcar; the highest is Worsbrough (119.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Penistone (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deepcar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stocksbridge | 647 | 83.9 | +42% |
| Penistone | 438 | 48.5 | -18% |
| Chapeltown and High Green | 1,580 | 69.6 | +17% |
| Ecclesfield and Grenoside | 653 | 75.5 | +27% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | +18% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +75% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +101% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Deepcar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Vaughton Hill | 15 |
| On or near New Street | 13 |
| On or near Truman Grove | 13 |
| On or near Holling Croft | 12 |
| On or near Moxon Close | 12 |
| On or near Broomfield Lane | 11 |
| On or near Carrcroft Court | 10 |
| On or near Carr Road | 9 |
| On or near Manchester Road | 9 |
Of the 268 crimes in Deepcar with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 117 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 28.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Deepcar has an estimated population of 5,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deepcar average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Deepcar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Deepcar a safe place to live?
Deepcar recorded 59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 970th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Deepcar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 130 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (60).
Is crime in Deepcar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deepcar was down 12% on the year before: 328 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deepcar?
About 5,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deepcar?
Deepcar is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.