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 May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weeping Cross & Wildwood crime rate of 2.62 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winchester Court with total crimes: 7
  • Silvester Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Weeping Cross & Wildwood has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.62 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)CrimesRank (Weeping Cross & Wildwood)
Forebridge128 12,171 11,453 1
Coton94 2910 2865 2
Highfields & Western Downs53 4761 5724 3
Manor48 6878 3714 4
St Michael's & Stonefield69 3866 4682 5
Common50 5566 7460 8
Walton39 10646 6492 6
Eccleshall39 9507 8473 7
Milwich44 7467 10308 13
Seighford & Church Eaton39 8307 15286 15
Penkside37 11472 9413 9
Swynnerton & Oulton34 13433 12400 10
Holmcroft29 15456 11384 11
Fulford25 16313 14384 12
Haywood & Hixon34 12342 13293 14
Gnosall & Woodseaves29 14252 18251 17
Doxey & Castletown20 20293 16283 16
Littleworth18 21273 17241 18
Barlaston23 18217 19161 21
Baswich21 19206 20218 19
Rowley16 23110 2280 22
Milford16 22106 2349 23

Weeping Cross & Wildwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Weeping Cross & Wildwood in May 2025

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

1. Winchester Court (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Silvester Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Clevedon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sergeant Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rookswood Copse (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fallowfield (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Island Green (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. White Oaks (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Spreadoaks Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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