Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST13 · Staffordshire
116
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DY4 · Sandwell
325
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Leek has less crime — 116 vs 325 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Leek in February 2026 — 325 incidents compared to 116, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Public order (10), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (36) and Shoplifting (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 116 vs 325 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. West Bromwich is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime and Shoplifting. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (116 vs 325).