Total Crime Rate
79.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Willey Lane area has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Gnosall & Woodseaves , and the 120th 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 Willey Lane (ST20 0JL) in the last 12 months was 79.6 per 1,000 residents and was 109.9% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 34.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Willey Lane (ST20 0JL), the main crime hotspot is near Far Ridding. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 10 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 | The Rank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Willey Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Monks Walk | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wharf Road | — |
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