Crime Rate in Meir North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meir North

The total recorded crimes in Meir North, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir North crime rate of 4.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Meir North, encompassing approximately 15,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Meir North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Weston Road with total crimes: 7
  • North Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Brookhouse Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Meir North?

To understand the safety of Meir North, we need to analyze Meir North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Meir North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 775 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Meir North had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 744 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Meir North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Meir North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Meir North has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 22th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Meir North crimes were 775. The crime rate of Meir North in 2024 was 49.94 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meir North were around 744 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.94 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meir North)CrimesRank (Meir North)CrimesRank (Meir North)
Joiner's Square398 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke211 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley148 51,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park186 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley175 41,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East140 61,791 51,563 5
Fenton East133 71,271 111,430 7
Baddeley, Milton and Norton106 131,571 71,393 8
Burslem Central109 121,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend130 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall110 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant124 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton116 101,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead102 141,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield68 211,000 15929 15
Springfields and Trent Vale85 15699 23697 20
Great Chell and Packmoor69 20920 16847 16
Boothen and Oak Hill80 16601 28519 32
Ford Green and Smallthorne66 23853 17774 17
Moorcroft79 17721 22672 21
Meir South72 18781 18771 18
Burslem Park71 19761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford57 28732 21570 29
Hartshill and Basford61 25511 32618 23
Sandford Hill62 24575 31610 24
Sneyd Green44 31649 24548 30
Eaton Park44 32599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence58 27635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West52 29615 26592 26
Hanford and Trentham60 26609 27539 31
Bradeley and Chell Heath44 30590 30571 28
Lightwood North and Normacot38 33369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East20 36322 36334 35
Weston Coyney16 37345 35331 36
Meir Hay23 35280 37304 37

Meir North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202515
May 202519
April 202516
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202521
May 202520
April 202530
March 202528
February 202527
January 202523
December 202421
November 202432
October 202430
September 202430
August 202417

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Meir North in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Meir North postcode area is presented below.

1. Weston Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
2. North Walk (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Brookhouse Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
4. Horton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stansmore Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Brookwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Henderson Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Hall Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coyney Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. New Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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