Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST19 · Staffordshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Penkridge has less crime — 2 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
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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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.
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).