Crime in Longton & Meir Hay South: statistics, rates and trends
1,703 crimes were recorded in Longton & Meir Hay South in the 12 months to August 2026, 269.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Longton & Meir Hay South
- Questions about crime in Longton & Meir Hay South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (491), anti-social behaviour (299) and public order (242) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 99th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Longton & Meir Hay South | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,703 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 269.5 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,320 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Longton & Meir Hay South peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,760 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,384). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,703 | 269.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,697 | 268.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,605 | 254.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,731 | 273.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,760 | 278.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,384 | 219.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,398 | 221.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,474 | 233.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,504 | 238.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 150 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longton & Meir Hay South recorded notably more public order (5.7 times the national rate), possession of weapons (4.2 times the national rate) and shoplifting (4.1 times the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 61 to 73, while vehicle crime fell from 54 to 42 and other crime fell from 37 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 491 | 77.7 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 47.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Public order | 242 | 38.3 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 217 | 34.3 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 15.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 94 | 14.9 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 73 | 11.6 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Drugs | 44 | 7.0 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 6.6 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.6 | 2.1 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 4.1 | 1.0 | +13% |
| Robbery | 24 | 3.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 2.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Longton & Meir Hay South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longton & Meir Hay South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | -53% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -57% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -79% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -71% |
| Fenton East | 1,065 | 186.8 | -31% |
| Meir South | 854 | 131.1 | -51% |
| Hollybush | 415 | 87.9 | -67% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Longton & Meir Hay South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (190).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 190 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 167 |
| On or near Railway Passage | 165 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 123 |
| On or near Georges Court | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Barford Street | 49 |
| On or near Transport Lane | 49 |
| On or near Thanet Grove | 43 |
| On or near Baths Road | 36 |
Of the 1,404 crimes in Longton & Meir Hay South with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 299 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 501 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 393 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Longton & Meir Hay South has an estimated population of 6,320 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longton & Meir Hay South average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Longton & Meir Hay South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Longton & Meir Hay South a safe place to live?
Longton & Meir Hay South recorded 269.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 99th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Longton & Meir Hay South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 491 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (299).
Is crime in Longton & Meir Hay South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longton & Meir Hay South was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,703 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,697 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longton & Meir Hay South?
About 6,320 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longton & Meir Hay South?
Longton & Meir Hay South is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.