Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST13 · Staffordshire
137
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wigginton has less crime — 37 vs 137 incidents in April 2026.
Leek recorded substantially more crime than Wigginton in April 2026 — 137 incidents compared to 37, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Wigginton has more Vehicle crime (3). 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, Wigginton recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 37 vs 137 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Wigginton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wigginton had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Wigginton recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 137).