Crime Rate in Meir South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meir South

The total recorded crimes in Meir South, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in July 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir South crime rate of 4.94 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 South, encompassing approximately 14,569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (2.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Meir South Crime Hotspots

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

  • A520 with total crimes: 5
  • Ingleton Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Grangewood Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Meir South?

To understand the safety of Meir South, we need to analyze Meir South 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 South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 781 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Meir South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Meir South had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 771 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Meir South witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meir South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Meir South has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 18th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Meir South crimes were 781. The crime rate of Meir South in 2024 was 53.61 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meir South were around 771 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.92 (year) or 4.41 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meir South)CrimesRank (Meir South)CrimesRank (Meir South)
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 North67 22775 19744 19
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 South 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202510
May 202513
April 20259
March 202518
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202535
May 202530
April 202530
March 202534
February 202515
January 202517
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202422
August 202427

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Meir South in July 2025

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

1. A520 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. Ingleton Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Grangewood Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grosvenor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Pickford Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Shinwell Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Anson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Stockfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kingsdale Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gravelly Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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