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 July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weeping Cross & Wildwood crime rate of 1.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sergeant Way with total crimes: 2
  • Wildwood Lawns with total crimes: 1
  • Cremorne Drive 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 areas in the Stafford.

    • 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 areas in the Stafford.

  • 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 July 2025 the Weeping Cross & Wildwood has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 1.48 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)
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
Gnosall & Woodseaves24 17252 18251 17
Littleworth13 18273 17241 18
Baswich10 22206 20218 19
Barlaston6 23217 19161 21
Milford12 20106 2349 23
Rowley11 21110 2280 22

Weeping Cross & Wildwood 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 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241

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
June 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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 1 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

High Crime Locations Weeping Cross & Wildwood in July 2025

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

1. Sergeant Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wildwood Lawns (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cremorne Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Robinswood (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sharnbrook Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Martindale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Island Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Foxcote Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Spinney Fields (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Wrenswood (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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