Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Halifax Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Meir Park , and the 36th 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 Halifax Close (ST3 7RQ) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.3% lower than the Meir Park average (88.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -85.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -10.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Halifax Close (ST3 7RQ), the main crime hotspot is near Adamthwaite Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Meir Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Willowcroft Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willowcroft Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tissington Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hargreave Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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