Crime Rate in Great Chell and Packmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Great Chell and Packmoor

The total recorded crimes in Great Chell and Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Great Chell and Packmoor crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Great Chell and Packmoor, encompassing approximately 12,708 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-22.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Great Chell and Packmoor Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • John Wallace Close with total crimes: 11
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 6
  • Handley Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Great Chell and Packmoor?

To understand the safety of Great Chell and Packmoor, we need to analyze Great Chell and Packmoor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stoke-on-Trent:

    • In 2024, Great Chell and Packmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 920 crimes compared to 1067.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Great Chell and Packmoor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

    • In 2023, Great Chell and Packmoor had fewer crimes than the Stoke-on-Trent average, with 847 crimes compared to 985. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Great Chell and Packmoor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 36 other areas in the Stoke-on-Trent.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stoke-on-Trent, Great Chell and Packmoor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Great Chell and Packmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Great Chell and Packmoor has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 5.59 ranking 16th out of 36 in the Stoke-on-Trent, UK

In 2024, the total Great Chell and Packmoor crimes were 920. The crime rate of Great Chell and Packmoor in 2024 was 72.39 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

In 2023, the total crimes in Great Chell and Packmoor were around 847 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.65 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Stoke-on-Trent.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Great Chell and Packmoor)CrimesRank (Great Chell and Packmoor)CrimesRank (Great Chell and Packmoor)
Joiner's Square326 15,087 13,831 1
Penkhull and Stoke191 22,194 22,132 2
Bentilee and Ubberley154 41,908 31,894 3
Birches Head and Central Forest Park175 31,874 41,552 6
Etruria and Hanley139 71,736 61,770 4
Broadway and Longton East141 51,791 51,563 5
Baddeley, Milton and Norton141 61,571 71,393 8
Fenton East138 81,271 111,430 7
Burslem Central95 131,524 81,006 13
Abbey Hulton and Townsend105 101,333 101,352 9
Tunstall104 111,487 91,279 11
Fenton West and Mount Pleasant111 91,192 121,296 10
Hanley Park and Shelton93 141,152 131,257 12
Blurton West and Newstead97 121,037 14983 14
Little Chell and Stanfield75 151,000 15929 15
Ford Green and Smallthorne51 24853 17774 17
Springfields and Trent Vale66 17699 23697 20
Meir South65 19781 18771 18
Moorcroft65 18721 22672 21
Meir North62 20775 19744 19
Burslem Park50 25761 20659 22
Goldenhill and Sandyford56 21732 21570 29
Bradeley and Chell Heath54 22590 30571 28
Hartshill and Basford49 28511 32618 23
Sandford Hill53 23575 31610 24
Sneyd Green47 30649 24548 30
Eaton Park35 33599 29609 25
Dresden and Florence48 29635 25586 27
Hollybush and Longton West49 27615 26592 26
Boothen and Oak Hill49 26601 28519 32
Hanford and Trentham41 31609 27539 31
Blurton East37 32322 36334 35
Lightwood North and Normacot20 35369 34458 33
Meir Park25 34388 33414 34
Weston Coyney15 36345 35331 36
Meir Hay14 37280 37304 37

Great Chell and Packmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202529
February 202516
January 202511
December 20247
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 20244
July 202411
June 202444
May 202412

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202535
March 202529
February 202523
January 202530
December 202421
November 202432
October 202427
September 202427
August 202425
July 202434
June 202444
May 202444

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Great Chell and Packmoor in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Great Chell and Packmoor postcode area is presented below.

1. John Wallace Close (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Handley Street (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Other theft1
4. Cumberbatch Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Little Chell Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Granstone Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Holmes Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Kemnay Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Overwood Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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