Crime in Great Chell & Packmoor: statistics, rates and trends
857 crimes were recorded in Great Chell & Packmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Great Chell & Packmoor
- Questions about crime in Great Chell & Packmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (336), anti-social behaviour (222) and criminal damage and arson (83) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,580th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Great Chell & Packmoor | Stoke-on-Trent | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 857 | 37,774 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.6 | 139.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 9,781 | 270,425 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Great Chell & Packmoor peaked in the year to August 2020 (918 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (815). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 857 | 87.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 856 | 87.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 837 | 85.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 889 | 90.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 864 | 88.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 815 | 83.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 918 | 93.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 859 | 87.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 915 | 93.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Great Chell & Packmoor recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (48% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below) and public order (26% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 38 to 52, while public order fell from 74 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 22.7 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +37% |
| Public order | 48 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 41 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Great Chell & Packmoor; the highest is Burslem (184.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Baddeley, Milton & Norton (71.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Chell & Packmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenhill & Sandyford | 657 | 111.7 | +27% |
| Bradeley & Chell Heath | 621 | 83.6 | -5% |
| Tunstall | 1,391 | 172.5 | +97% |
| Little Chell & Stanfield | 902 | 136.2 | +55% |
| Burslem Park | 715 | 143.9 | +64% |
| Ford Green & Smallthorne | 828 | 146.7 | +67% |
| Burslem | 818 | 184.4 | +111% |
| Baddeley, Milton & Norton | 1,295 | 71.6 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Great Chell & Packmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “John Wallace Close” (124).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near John Wallace Close | 124 |
| On or near Cumberbatch Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Beddow Way | 21 |
| On or near Coppull Place | 20 |
| On or near Farland Grove | 20 |
| On or near Petersfield Road | 20 |
| On or near Latham Grove | 19 |
| On or near Unicorn Place | 19 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 18 |
| On or near Walker Road | 17 |
Of the 635 crimes in Great Chell & Packmoor with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 222 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 285 | 44.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 14.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 4.1% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Great Chell & Packmoor has an estimated population of 9,781 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Great Chell & Packmoor average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Great Chell & Packmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Great Chell & Packmoor a safe place to live?
Great Chell & Packmoor recorded 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,580th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Great Chell & Packmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (222).
Is crime in Great Chell & Packmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Chell & Packmoor was almost unchanged on the year before: 857 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Great Chell & Packmoor?
About 9,781 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Great Chell & Packmoor?
Great Chell & Packmoor is policed by Staffordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.