Crime in Meir South: statistics, rates and trends
876 crimes were recorded in Meir South in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Meir South at a glance
- Crime trends in Meir South
- Types of crime in Meir South
- Meir South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Meir South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Meir South
- Population and deprivation in Meir South
- Questions about crime in Meir South
- About this data
876 crimes were recorded in Meir South in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 370 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Meir South has the 599th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Meir South | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 876 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.5 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,514 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Meir South was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (728). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 876 | 134.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 728 | 111.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 747 | 114.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 811 | 124.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 879 | 134.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 749 | 115.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 786 | 120.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,224 | 187.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,043 | 160.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 57 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
| August 2025 | 81 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Meir 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 shoplifting (+118%) and public order (+88%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 370 | 56.8 | 1.66 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 24.1 | 1.57 | +20% |
| Public order | 94 | 14.4 | 2.17 | +88% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 9.5 | 1.40 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 7.4 | 0.89 | +118% |
| Other theft | 37 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +6% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.8 | 1.35 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -22% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.5 | 0.75 | -11% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.7 | 1.74 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 1.12 | +500% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Meir South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Meir South recorded 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Meir South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Meir South recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Meir South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Meir South recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Meir South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Meir South recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Meir South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Meir South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 118% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Meir South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Meir South recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Meir South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Meir South recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Meir South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Meir South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Meir South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Meir South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Meir South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Meir South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Meir South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Meir South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Meir South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Meir South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Meir South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Meir South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Meir South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Meir South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Meir South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Meir South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meir South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Park | 482 | 125.2 | -7% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 425 | 59.5 | -56% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -20% |
| Dresden & Florence | 750 | 131.0 | -3% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,668 | 263.9 | +96% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 961 | 76.7 | -43% |
| Sandford Hill | 654 | 117.3 | -13% |
| Blurton | 1,009 | 124.0 | -8% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A520 | 87 |
| On or near Pickford Place | 52 |
| On or near Ryder Road | 37 |
| On or near Cobham Place | 33 |
| On or near Saracen Way | 31 |
| On or near Queensmead Road | 30 |
| On or near Harrowby Road | 26 |
| On or near Shinwell Grove | 26 |
| On or near Dudley Place | 24 |
| On or near Alexander Court | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Meir 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 | 309 | 35.3% |
| Not recorded | 157 | 17.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 138 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 11.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Meir South has an estimated population of 6,514. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Meir South sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Meir South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% |
| Social rented homes | 35.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.6% |
Is Meir South a safe place to live?
Meir South recorded 134.5 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 Meir South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 370 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Meir South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meir South was up 20% on the year before: 876 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Meir South?
Meir 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 Meir South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.