Crime in Longton & Meir Hay South: statistics, rates and trends
1,668 crimes were recorded in Longton & Meir Hay South in the 12 months to July 2026, 263.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Longton & Meir Hay South at a glance
- Crime trends in Longton & Meir Hay South
- Types of crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
- Longton & Meir Hay South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longton & Meir Hay South
- Population and deprivation in Longton & Meir Hay South
- Questions about crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
- About this data
1,668 crimes were recorded in Longton & Meir Hay South in the 12 months to July 2026, 263.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 482 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longton & Meir Hay South has the 106th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longton & Meir Hay South | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,668 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 263.9 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,320 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longton & Meir Hay South was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,778 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,357). Over the whole period it rose 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,668 | 263.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,717 | 271.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,600 | 253.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,778 | 281.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,709 | 270.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,406 | 222.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,357 | 214.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,531 | 242.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,484 | 234.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 166 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 128 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 141 |
| January 2026 | 154 |
| December 2025 | 175 |
| November 2025 | 143 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longton & Meir Hay South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+19%) and shoplifting (+11%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 482 | 76.3 | 2.23 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 44.9 | 2.93 | -7% |
| Public order | 245 | 38.8 | 5.83 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 33.5 | 4.05 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 15.3 | 2.26 | -21% |
| Other theft | 95 | 15.0 | 2.35 | -14% |
| Burglary | 64 | 10.1 | 2.86 | -2% |
| Drugs | 46 | 7.3 | 2.23 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 5.9 | 1.19 | -35% |
| Other crime | 32 | 5.1 | 2.40 | -3% |
| Robbery | 29 | 4.6 | 3.40 | +123% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 4.0 | 4.07 | +19% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 2.4 | 2.88 | +114% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.8 | 0.47 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longton & Meir Hay South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 482 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 28.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longton & Meir Hay South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longton & Meir Hay South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longton & Meir Hay South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longton & Meir Hay South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longton & Meir Hay South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longton & Meir Hay South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longton & Meir Hay South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longton & Meir Hay South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longton & Meir Hay South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longton & Meir Hay South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longton & Meir Hay South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longton & Meir Hay South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longton & Meir Hay South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longton & Meir Hay South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | -50% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -56% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 425 | 59.5 | -77% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -71% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | -28% |
| Meir South | 876 | 134.5 | -49% |
| Hollybush | 424 | 89.8 | -66% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -59% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Longton & Meir Hay South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 184 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 175 |
| On or near Railway Passage | 161 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 120 |
| On or near Georges Court | 91 |
| On or near Supermarket | 66 |
| On or near Barford Street | 46 |
| On or near Transport Lane | 43 |
| On or near Thanet Grove | 40 |
| On or near Baths Road | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longton & Meir Hay South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 490 | 29.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 385 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 284 | 17.0% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 109 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Longton & Meir Hay South has an estimated population of 6,320. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longton & Meir Hay South sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longton & Meir Hay South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.6% |
Is Longton & Meir Hay South a safe place to live?
Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 263.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Longton & Meir Hay South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 482 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (284).
Is crime in Longton & Meir Hay South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longton & Meir Hay South was down 3% on the year before: 1,668 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,717 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longton & Meir Hay South?
Longton & Meir Hay South is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Longton & Meir Hay South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.