Meir Park & South vs Sharston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Meir Park & South vs Sharston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meir Park & South safer than Sharston?
Meir Park & South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,148 crimes in the last 12 months. Sharston has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Sharston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Meir Park & South vs Sharston?
Meir Park & South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sharston shows -100% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Meir Park & South and Sharston?
In Meir Park & South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (809 incidents). In Sharston, it is Violent Crime (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meir Park & South and Sharston?
Meir Park & South recorded 441 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sharston recorded 0. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Meir Park & South vs Sharston?
Violent crime in Meir Park & South totalled 809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Sharston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Meir Park & South and Sharston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meir Park & South recorded 1,880 crimes (now 2,148, a change of +14.3%). Sharston recorded 7 crimes previously (now 0, -100%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meir Park & South and Sharston?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Meir Park & South has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Sharston has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Meir Park & South and Sharston?
Meir Park & South falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Sharston is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Meir Park & South and Sharston?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Meir Park & South or Sharston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meir Park & South and Sharston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.