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Crime in Meir Heath

Meir Heath had 110 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 64.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 19 Stafford areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 75% above the middle Stafford area. Crime was up 28% on the three months before.

ST3, Stafford · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meir Heath

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64.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 19Stafford rank1st is the highest rate
+28%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common47 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 24 Apr 40 May 46 Jun 37 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Meir Heath. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4743%
anti-social behaviour3431%
burglary65%
theft65%
public order55%
vehicle crime44%
criminal damage44%
shoplifting33%

Meir Heath against Stafford

TypeMeir Heath per 1,000Middle Stafford areaChange
Violence27.516.2▲ 38%
Burglary3.51.5–
Vehicle crime2.31.9–
Anti-social behaviour19.99.6▲ 70%
Theft and robbery3.53.4–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Meir150.2▲ 7%
Blythe Bridge123.6▲ 4%
Caverswall101.4▼ 27%
Normacot91.80%
Lightwood78.5▼ 6%
Meir Heath64.3▲ 28%
Fulford17.3–
See every Stafford area ranked on the crime in Stafford page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Meir Heath a safe area?

Meir Heath had about 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 19 Stafford areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meir Heath?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (47), followed by anti-social behaviour (34) and burglary (6).