Total Crime Rate
34.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodkirk Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Great Chell & Packmoor , and the 147th 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 Woodkirk Close (ST6 6UN) in the last 12 months was 34.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.4% lower than the Great Chell & Packmoor average (80.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodkirk Close (ST6 6UN), the main crime hotspot is near Wenlock Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Great Chell & Packmoor| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Orlestone Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wenlock Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wenlock Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Birchover Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Oakley Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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