Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 33 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.
Leek recorded substantially more crime than Kidsgrove in February 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 33, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (4), while Leek has more 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 33 vs 116 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Public order. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 116).