Leek vs Stoke-on-Trent — 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

Stoke-on-Trent

ST2 · Stoke-on-Trent

179

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences76
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Criminal damage & arson27

Leek has less crime — 137 vs 179 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stoke-on-Trent saw somewhat more crime than Leek in April 2026 (179 vs 137 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stoke-on-Trent records significantly more (76 vs 51 incidents). 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 Stoke-on-Trent safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Stoke-on-Trent — 137 vs 179 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Leek and Stoke-on-Trent?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leek recorded 51 incidents of this type vs 76 in Stoke-on-Trent. Overall, Leek had fewer total crimes (137 vs 179).

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