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Crime in Parson Cross

Parson Cross had 525 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 141.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 77 Sheffield areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Sheffield area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

S5, Sheffield · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Parson Cross

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141.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
30 of 77Sheffield rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common193 in 3 months

Month by month

197 Mar 132 Apr 157 May 187 Jun 189 Jul 149 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19337%
anti-social behaviour9819%
criminal damage8316%
public order469%
other crime234%
shoplifting214%
theft173%
vehicle crime153%

Parson Cross against Sheffield

TypeParson Cross per 1,000Middle Sheffield areaChange
Violence52.137▲ 12%
Burglary2.43.7▼ 31%
Vehicle crime4.15.2▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour26.520.5▲ 36%
Theft and robbery5.97.1▼ 45%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shirecliffe193.4▲ 9%
Southey176.9▲ 5%
Fox Hill170▲ 2%
Parson Cross141.8▲ 8%
Middlewood116.9▲ 21%
Ecclesfield95.1▼ 16%
Grenoside58.6▲ 36%
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 Parson Cross a safe area?

Parson Cross had about 141.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 30 of 77 Sheffield areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Parson Cross?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (193), followed by anti-social behaviour (98) and criminal damage (83).