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 May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir North crime rate of 3.99 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Meir North Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Blatchford Close with total crimes: 6
  • Snowden Way with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Meir North has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 3.99 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meir North)CrimesRank (Meir North)CrimesRank (Meir North)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead97 121,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Great Chell and Packmoor71 16920 16847 16
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Meir North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202530
March 202528
February 202527
January 202523
December 202421
November 202432
October 202430
September 202430
August 202417
July 202443
June 202452
May 202444

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202511
February 202511
January 202510
December 20245
November 202412
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Meir North in May 2025

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

1. North Walk (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Blatchford Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Snowden Way (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Denewood Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Coyney Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. New Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Princess Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tipping Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodgate Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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