Total Crime Rate
48.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stafford Road area has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gnosall & Woodseaves , and the 209th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stafford Road (ST20 0ES) in the last 12 months was 48.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.5% 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 26.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 2.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stafford Road (ST20 0ES), the main crime hotspot is near Middlefield. 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 | Other theft | Middlefield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barley Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Osborne Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Osborne Park | Under investigation |
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