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Crime in Meersbrook

Meersbrook had 400 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 121.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 35% on the three months before.

S8, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Meersbrook

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121.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+35%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common141 in 3 months

Month by month

97 Mar 94 Apr 106 May 111 Jun 139 Jul 150 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Meersbrook. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence14135%
anti-social behaviour7719%
public order338%
shoplifting318%
theft277%
other crime185%
vehicle crime174%
criminal damage164%

Meersbrook against Sheffield

TypeMeersbrook per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence42.937▲ 41%
Burglary3.63.7▼ 29%
Vehicle crime5.25.2–
Anti-social behaviour23.420.5▲ 24%
Theft and robbery11.27.1▲ 48%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Highfield165.6▲ 21%
Norfolk Park152.4▼ 4%
Heeley144.4▲ 12%
Meersbrook121.6▲ 35%
Nether Edge120▲ 30%
Norton Lees73.8▲ 11%
Woodseats59.7▲ 18%
See every Sheffield area ranked on the crime in Sheffield page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Meersbrook a safe area?

Meersbrook had about 121.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meersbrook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (141), followed by anti-social behaviour (77) and public order (33).