Leek vs Penkridge — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leek

ST13 · Staffordshire

137

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences51
  • Anti-social behaviour32
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Penkridge

ST19 · Staffordshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting1
  • Violence & sexual offences1

Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leek recorded substantially more crime than Penkridge in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 2, a 68.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Penkridge has more Shoplifting (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leek or Penkridge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Penkridge recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 2 vs 137 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Penkridge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leek and Penkridge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Penkridge had more Shoplifting. Overall, Penkridge recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 137).

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