Total Crime Rate
14.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mill Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gnosall & Woodseaves , and the 60th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mill Lane (ST20 0BY) in the last 12 months was 14.8 per 1,000 residents and was 60.9% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 163.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mill Lane (ST20 0BY), the main crime hotspot is near Waterside Court. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterside Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willey Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Rank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Monks Walk | — |
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