Crime in Meir South: statistics, rates and trends
854 crimes were recorded in Meir South in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Meir South
- Questions about crime in Meir South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (357), anti-social behaviour (161) and public order (91) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 660th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Meir South | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 854 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.1 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,514 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Meir South peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,152 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (735). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 854 | 131.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 751 | 115.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 762 | 117.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 771 | 118.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 913 | 140.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 735 | 112.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 799 | 122.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,152 | 176.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,079 | 165.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Meir South recorded notably more public order (2.1 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (61% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (60% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (29% below) and shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, public order rose from 53 to 91 and other theft rose from 30 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 357 | 54.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 24.7 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 91 | 14.0 | 6.7 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Meir South; the highest is Longton & Meir Hay South (269.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Lightwood North & Normacot (55.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meir South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meir Park | 486 | 126.2 | -4% |
| Lightwood North & Normacot | 396 | 55.5 | -58% |
| Meir North | 780 | 107.3 | -18% |
| Dresden & Florence | 726 | 126.8 | -3% |
| Longton & Meir Hay South | 1,703 | 269.5 | +106% |
| Meir Hay North, Parkhall & Weston Coyney | 973 | 77.6 | -41% |
| Sandford Hill | 648 | 116.3 | -11% |
| Blurton | 1,004 | 123.4 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Meir South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A520” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A520 | 78 |
| On or near Pickford Place | 51 |
| On or near Cobham Place | 39 |
| On or near Ryder Road | 38 |
| On or near Saracen Way | 35 |
| On or near Queensmead Road | 29 |
| On or near Shinwell Grove | 29 |
| On or near Dudley Place | 24 |
| On or near Harrowby Road | 24 |
| On or near Alexander Court | 23 |
Of the 693 crimes in Meir South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 161 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 295 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Meir South has an estimated population of 6,514 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (36%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Meir South average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Meir South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 51.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Meir South a safe place to live?
Meir South recorded 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 660th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Meir South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 357 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Meir South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meir South was up 14% on the year before: 854 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 751 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Meir South?
About 6,514 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Meir South?
Meir 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.