Crime in Meir North: statistics, rates and trends
780 crimes were recorded in Meir North in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Meir North at a glance
- Crime trends in Meir North
- Types of crime in Meir North
- Meir North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Meir North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Meir North
- Population and deprivation in Meir North
- Questions about crime in Meir North
- About this data
780 crimes were recorded in Meir North in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 337 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Meir North has the 1,061st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Meir North | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 780 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.3 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,271 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Meir North was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,025 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (743). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 780 | 107.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 743 | 102.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 805 | 110.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 995 | 136.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 884 | 121.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 912 | 125.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 876 | 120.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,025 | 141.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 916 | 126.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 81 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 64 |
| August 2025 | 75 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Meir North 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+86%) and public order (+37%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-24%) and burglary (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 46.3 | 1.35 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 14.6 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +86% |
| Public order | 74 | 10.2 | 1.53 | +37% |
| Other theft | 52 | 7.2 | 1.12 | +27% |
| Burglary | 32 | 4.4 | 1.24 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.4 | 0.70 | -4% |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.3 | 1.56 | +85% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.4 | 1.42 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.4 | 0.17 | -38% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.71 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.84 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Meir North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Meir North recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Meir North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Meir North recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Meir North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Meir North recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Meir North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Meir North recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Meir North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Meir North recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Meir North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Meir North recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Meir North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Meir North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Meir North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Meir North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Meir North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Meir North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Meir North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Meir North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Meir North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Meir North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Meir North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Meir North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Meir North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Meir North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Meir North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Meir North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Meir North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Meir North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meir North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir South | 876 | 134.5 | +25% |
| Meir Park | 482 | 125.2 | +17% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 425 | 59.5 | -44% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -29% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +146% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | +22% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | +9% |
| Fenton East | 1,088 | 190.8 | +78% |
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 Meir North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Denewood Place | 42 |
| On or near Blatchford Close | 34 |
| On or near Farmwood Close | 34 |
| On or near Bondfield Way | 32 |
| On or near East Grove | 30 |
| On or near Penfleet Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Henderson Grove | 26 |
| On or near North Walk | 23 |
| On or near Brookwood Drive | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Meir North 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 | 308 | 39.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Meir North has an estimated population of 7,271. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Meir North sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Meir North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.1% |
| Social rented homes | 34.6% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.5% |
Is Meir North a safe place to live?
Meir North recorded 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Meir North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Meir North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meir North was up 5% on the year before: 780 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 743 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Meir North?
Meir North 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 Meir North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.