Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DE15 · Staffordshire
177
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 177 incidents in February 2026.
Burton upon Trent recorded notably higher crime than Leek in February 2026 — 177 vs 116 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton upon Trent sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), 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 177 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes.
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 177).