Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B72 · Birmingham
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 131 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham and Leek recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 131 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (37), while Leek has more Public order (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 116 vs 131 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Public order. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 131).