Crime Rate in Gnosall & Woodseaves: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gnosall & Woodseaves

The total recorded crimes in Gnosall & Woodseaves, Stafford, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gnosall & Woodseaves crime rate of 11.00 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 Gnosall & Woodseaves, encompassing approximately 2,182 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gnosall & Woodseaves Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lower Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Shay Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Gnosall & Woodseaves?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Gnosall & Woodseaves demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 252 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gnosall & Woodseaves recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

    • In 2023, Gnosall & Woodseaves had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 251 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gnosall & Woodseaves recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Stafford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stafford, Gnosall & Woodseaves has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gnosall & Woodseaves Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gnosall & Woodseaves has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 11.00 ranking 17th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Gnosall & Woodseaves crimes were 252. The crime rate of Gnosall & Woodseaves in 2024 was 115.46 (year) or 9.62 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gnosall & Woodseaves were around 251 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.01 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gnosall & Woodseaves)CrimesRank (Gnosall & Woodseaves)CrimesRank (Gnosall & Woodseaves)
Forebridge172 12,171 11,453 1
Coton96 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs59 6761 5724 3
Manor75 3878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield65 4866 4682 5
Swynnerton & Oulton63 5433 12400 10
Walton32 14646 6492 6
Eccleshall41 11507 8473 7
Common43 10566 7460 8
Milwich55 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton47 8307 15286 15
Penkside46 9472 9413 9
Holmcroft30 16456 11384 11
Fulford34 12313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon31 15342 13293 14
Doxey & Castletown33 13293 16283 16
Littleworth13 18273 17241 18
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Weeping Cross & Wildwood13 19133 21203 20
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Gnosall & Woodseaves Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202513
April 20256
March 202515
February 202512
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 202417
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gnosall & Woodseaves in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Gnosall & Woodseaves postcode area is presented below.

1. Lower Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
3. Shay Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. Old Barn Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. St Lawrence Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Tulip Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brookhouse Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Far Ridding (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Ginger Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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