Total Crime Rate
119.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashley Croft area has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gnosall & Woodseaves , and the 67th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ashley Croft (ST20 0BJ) in the last 12 months was 119.7 per 1,000 residents and was 215.6% higher than the Gnosall & Woodseaves average (37.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -16.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 51.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 39.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashley Croft (ST20 0BJ), the main crime hotspot is near The Oaklands. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gnosall & Woodseaves| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Intake Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Oaklands | Under investigation |
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