Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B73 · Birmingham
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 137 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham saw somewhat more crime than Leek in April 2026 (159 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birmingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (38), while Leek has more Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 137 vs 159 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birmingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 159).