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 March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir South crime rate of 5.15 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (126.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Meir South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Viscount Walk with total crimes: 11
  • Pickford Place with total crimes: 8
  • Cobham Place with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Meir South has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 5.15 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)CrimesRank (Stoke-on-Trent)
Joiner's Square359 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke147 42,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley160 21,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park154 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley112 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East130 61,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 51,571 71,393 8
Fenton East102 101,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central100 111,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend106 81,333 101,352 9
Tunstall93 121,487 91,279 11
Hanley Park and Shelton104 91,152 131,257 12
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant91 131,192 121,296 10
Blurton West and Newstead84 151,037 14983 14
Great Chell and Packmoor88 14920 16847 16
Little Chell and Stanfield83 161,000 15929 15
Ford Green and Smallthorne63 18853 17774 17
Meir North53 25775 19744 19
Sneyd Green61 19649 24548 30
Springfields and Trent Vale57 22699 23697 20
Burslem Park59 20761 20659 22
Moorcroft46 28721 22672 21
Goldenhill and Sandyford43 31732 21570 29
Sandford Hill57 21575 31610 24
Hartshill and Basford55 23511 32618 23
Hollybush and Longton West54 24615 26592 26
Eaton Park46 27599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence38 33635 25586 27
Bradeley and Chell Heath51 26590 30571 28
Hanford and Trentham44 30609 27539 31
Boothen and Oak Hill40 32601 28519 32
Lightwood North and Normacot44 29369 34458 33
Meir Park34 34388 33414 34
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Meir South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202515
January 202517
December 202423
November 202423
October 202428
September 202422
August 202427
July 202433
June 202452
May 202430
April 202440

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202513
January 20259
December 202415
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411
April 20245

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20249
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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 March 2025

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

1. Viscount Walk (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Pickford Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cobham Place (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Grangewood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saracen Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Charlestown Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Sandcrest Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. A520 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
9. Queensmead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Alexander Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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