Crime in Great Chell & Packmoor: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Great Chell & Packmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Chell & Packmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Chell & Packmoor
- Types of crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
- Great Chell & Packmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Chell & Packmoor
- Population and deprivation in Great Chell & Packmoor
- Questions about crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
- About this data
827 crimes were recorded in Great Chell & Packmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Great Chell & Packmoor has the 1,675th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Chell & Packmoor | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 827 | 37,571 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.6 | 138.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,781 | 270,425 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Chell & Packmoor was highest in the year to July 2018 (948 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (810). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 827 | 84.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 854 | 87.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 843 | 86.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 916 | 93.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 823 | 84.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 810 | 82.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 931 | 95.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 862 | 88.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 948 | 96.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Chell & Packmoor over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+64%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and public order (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 33.9 | 0.99 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 200 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 8.7 | 1.28 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +64% |
| Public order | 49 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -34% |
| Other theft | 39 | 4.0 | 0.62 | +5% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.4 | 1.11 | -12% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -25% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -60% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 0.11 | +80% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Chell & Packmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Chell & Packmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Chell & Packmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Chell & Packmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Chell & Packmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Chell & Packmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Chell & Packmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Chell & Packmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Chell & Packmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Chell & Packmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Chell & Packmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Great Chell & Packmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Chell & Packmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Chell & Packmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenhill & Sandyford | 621 | 105.6 | +25% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 604 | 81.4 | -4% |
| Tunstall | 1,387 | 172.0 | +103% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 898 | 135.6 | +60% |
| Burslem Park | 688 | 138.4 | +64% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 834 | 147.7 | +75% |
| Burslem | 794 | 179.0 | +112% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,277 | 70.6 | -17% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Great Chell & Packmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Wallace Close | 113 |
| On or near Cumberbatch Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Bowman Grove | 20 |
| On or near Coppull Place | 20 |
| On or near Petersfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Beddow Way | 19 |
| On or near Kemnay Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Unicorn Place | 18 |
| On or near Latham Grove | 17 |
| On or near Farland Grove | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Chell & Packmoor over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 33.5% |
| Not recorded | 200 | 24.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 12.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Great Chell & Packmoor has an estimated population of 9,781. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Chell & Packmoor sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Chell & Packmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Great Chell & Packmoor a safe place to live?
Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Great Chell & Packmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (200).
Is crime in Great Chell & Packmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Chell & Packmoor was down 3% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 854 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Chell & Packmoor?
Great Chell & Packmoor is policed by Staffordshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Great Chell & Packmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.