Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
ST16 · Staffordshire
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leek has less crime — 137 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Stafford recorded substantially more crime than Leek in April 2026 — 428 incidents compared to 137, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Stafford has more Public order (42). 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, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Stafford — 137 vs 428 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Stafford is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stafford had more Public order. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 428).