Leek vs Tamworth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leek

ST13 · Staffordshire

116

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences55
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Public order10

Tamworth

B77 · Staffordshire

161

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences75
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Public order11

Leek has less crime — 116 vs 161 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Tamworth saw somewhat more crime than Leek in February 2026 (161 vs 116 incidents). 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 Tamworth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Tamworth — 116 vs 161 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Leek recorded 55 incidents of this type vs 75 in Tamworth. Overall, Leek had fewer total crimes (116 vs 161).

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