Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST18 · Staffordshire
60
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Hopton has less crime — 60 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded notably higher crime than Hopton in April 2026 — 137 vs 60 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopton sees higher rates of Burglary (4), 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, Hopton recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 60 vs 137 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Hopton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hopton saw higher rates of Burglary while Leek had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hopton recorded fewer total crimes (60 vs 137).