Total Crime Rate
8.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Weston Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Longton & Meir Hay South , and the 15th lowest crime rate of 844 local areas in Stoke-on-Trent .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Weston Road (ST3 6QA) in the last 12 months was 8.3 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% lower than the Longton & Meir Hay South average (54.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Weston Road (ST3 6QA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near New Kingsway, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Moat (16 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Longton & Meir Hay South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moat | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fernlea Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fernlea Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Moat | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Weston Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Englesea Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moat | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moat | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moat | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Englesea Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park Hall Crescent | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Englesea Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | The Moat | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Edwal Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Edwal Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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