Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
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.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Leek in April 2026 (159 vs 137 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (19), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (32) and 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 Dudley — 137 vs 159 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 159).