Crime Rate in Weeping Cross & Wildwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

The total recorded crimes in Weeping Cross & Wildwood, Stafford, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weeping Cross & Wildwood crime rate of 1.14 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 Weeping Cross & Wildwood, encompassing approximately 8,786 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartsbourne Way with total crimes: 2
  • Ravenswood Crest with total crimes: 1
  • Cloverdale with total crimes: 1

How safe is Weeping Cross & Wildwood?

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

  • Relative to Stafford:

    • In 2024, Weeping Cross & Wildwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stafford average, with 133 crimes compared to 508.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Weeping Cross & Wildwood recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 22 other cities.

    • In 2023, Weeping Cross & Wildwood had fewer crimes than the Stafford average, with 203 crimes compared to 427. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Weeping Cross & Wildwood recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 22 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Weeping Cross & Wildwood has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 19th out of 22 in the Stafford, UK

In 2024, the total Weeping Cross & Wildwood crimes were 133. The crime rate of Weeping Cross & Wildwood in 2024 was 15.14 (year) or 1.26 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Stafford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weeping Cross & Wildwood were around 203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.10 (year) or 1.93 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Stafford.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)CrimesRank (Stafford)
Forebridge150 12,171 11,453 1
Coton82 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs60 4761 5724 3
Manor50 5878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield61 3866 4682 5
Walton30 10646 6492 6
Swynnerton & Oulton45 6433 12400 10
Eccleshall28 13507 8473 7
Common33 7566 7460 8
Seighford & Church Eaton32 8307 15286 15
Penkside24 15472 9413 9
Holmcroft32 9456 11384 11
Milwich29 12467 10308 13
Fulford29 11313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon23 16342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves26 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown14 18293 16283 16
Littleworth7 21273 17241 18
Baswich17 17206 20218 19
Barlaston5 23217 19161 21
Rowley9 20110 2280 22
Milford5 22106 2349 23

Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Weeping Cross & Wildwood in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weeping Cross & Wildwood postcode area is presented below.

1. Hartsbourne Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Ravenswood Crest (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cloverdale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Winchester Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Wildwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bridle Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Silvester Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Foxcote Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spinney Fields (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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