Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
125
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 125 incidents in February 2026.
Dudley and Leek recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 125 and 116 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Criminal damage & arson (10), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (14) and 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 Dudley — 116 vs 125 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 125).