Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY1 · Dudley
366
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
118
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 118 vs 366 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded substantially more crime than Leek in March 2026 — 366 incidents compared to 118, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (45) and Other theft (30), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 118 vs 366 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 366).