Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE14 · Staffordshire
315
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 315 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded substantially more crime than Leek in February 2026 — 315 incidents compared to 116, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), 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 Burton upon Trent — 116 vs 315 incidents. That is 63% fewer crimes. Burton upon Trent is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton upon Trent saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Public order. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 315).