Crime Rate in Meir Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Meir Park

The total recorded crimes in Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in March 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir Park crime rate of 4.23 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 Park, encompassing approximately 8,042 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Meir Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowcroft Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Whittle Road with total crimes: 9
  • Constable Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Meir Park?

To understand the safety of Meir Park, we need to analyze Meir Park 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 Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 388 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Meir Park recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 36 other cities.

    • In 2023, Meir Park had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 414 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Meir Park recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 36 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Meir Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Meir Park has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.23 ranking 34th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Meir Park crimes were 388. The crime rate of Meir Park in 2024 was 48.25 (year) or 4.02 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Meir Park were around 414 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.48 (year) or 4.29 (month) ranking 34 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 South75 17781 18771 18
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
Blurton East15 37322 36334 35
Weston Coyney27 35345 35331 36
Meir Hay18 36280 37304 37

Meir Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 202420
April 20248

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 202420
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Meir Park in March 2025

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

1. Meadowcroft Avenue (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Whittle Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Constable Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Rubens Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
6. Gosforth Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Kite Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gatley Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Danemead Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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