Leek vs Stafford — 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

Stafford

ST17 · Staffordshire

129

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson16

Stafford has less crime — 129 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leek and Stafford recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 137 and 129 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Stafford safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stafford recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 129 vs 137 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leek recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 63 in Stafford. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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