Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
138
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 138 incidents in February 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Leek in February 2026 (138 vs 116 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (34) and Vehicle crime (14), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and 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 138 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 138).