Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B68 · Sandwell
262
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leek has less crime — 137 vs 262 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded notably higher crime than Leek in April 2026 — 262 vs 137 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (32) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (24) and Shoplifting (22). 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 West Bromwich — 137 vs 262 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 262).