Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST10 · Staffordshire
57
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cheadle has less crime — 57 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded notably higher crime than Cheadle in April 2026 — 137 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cheadle sees higher rates of Other theft (6), 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, Cheadle recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 57 vs 137 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Cheadle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cheadle saw higher rates of Other theft while Leek had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cheadle recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 137).