Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY2 · Dudley
274
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
118
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 118 vs 274 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley recorded notably higher crime than Leek in March 2026 — 274 vs 118 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leek recorded fewer crimes than Dudley — 118 vs 274 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Dudley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 274).