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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Meir Park crime rate of 3.11 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Meir Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whittle Road with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Millbridge 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • 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 areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • 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 May 2025 the Meir Park has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.11 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Meir Park)CrimesRank (Meir Park)CrimesRank (Meir Park)
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
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
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
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Meir Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202513
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 202416
May 202420

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202520
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Whittle Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Millbridge Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Plover Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fairlight Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Applewood Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Barnlea Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Constable Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rylestone Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rushcliffe Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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