Leek vs Wigginton — 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

Wigginton

B79 · Staffordshire

44

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences21
  • Other theft5
  • Vehicle crime5

Wigginton has less crime — 44 vs 116 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Leek recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in February 2026 — 116 incidents compared to 44, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Public order (10), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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 Wigginton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 44 vs 116 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 116).

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