Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST7 · Staffordshire
63
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Kidsgrove has less crime — 63 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded notably higher crime than Kidsgrove in April 2026 — 137 vs 63 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidsgrove sees higher rates of Shoplifting (7), 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, Kidsgrove recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 63 vs 137 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Kidsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Kidsgrove saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Kidsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (63 vs 137).