Operated by: Staffordshire Police

https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/article/2852/South-West-Stone

Situated south west of Stone and bordering West Mercia, these neighbourhoods such as Church Eaton, Gnosall, Seighford and Woodseavesare almost exclusively rural. They include a number of closely linked and other picturesque village communities such as Bradley, Derrington, Haughton, Woodseaves, Great Bridgford, Creswell and outlying villages.

The most densely populated village is Gnosall which has a number of pubs and small shops. Horse riding, cycling, fishing and walking are the most popular leisure activities, although the busy towns of Stafford and Newport are only a short drive away.

Current Priorities

Issue

Last year, issues were raised with the MOD (Ministry of Defence) Swynnerton base and the Afghan families that are being resettled in the wider communities. This has been an ongoing priority for us and something we continue to address to improve community relations.

Action

Several community meetings have been held to raise awareness and provide information to the communities and our officers have been working closely with the community, Parish Council, and staff at the base to improve relationships. Since this problem was raised, most families have now left the base and have gone to start life within their new communities. We will continue to work with MOD for the remaining families and prepare for any future programmes that may come to the area.

Issue

Tackling anti-social behaviour around Eccleshall High Street, Newport Road and the park areas.

Action

County proactive and rural teams have supported us with proactive patrols in Eccleshall. They have developed intelligence, which has enabled us to target specific individuals and their vehicles. This investigation remains ongoing.

Upcoming Events

Lets Fish! - Learn to Fish Session - Norbury Junction

Where: Junction Inn, Norbury Junction, Stafford

When: 5 August 2025 at 08:30 - 5 August 2025 at 15:30

Let's Fish! Learn to fish session - Norbury Junction

Where: Junction Inn

When: 20 August 2025 at 08:30 - 20 August 2025 at 15:30

Meet the Deputy Commander Kelly Wareing

Where: Post office

When: 5 September 2025 at 09:00 - 5 September 2025 at 09:30