Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY3 · Dudley
151
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
ST13 · Staffordshire
118
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Leek has less crime — 118 vs 151 incidents in March 2026.
Dudley saw somewhat more crime than Leek in March 2026 (151 vs 118 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dudley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23) and Vehicle crime (15), while Leek has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Criminal damage & arson (9). 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 151 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Dudley saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Vehicle crime while Leek had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leek recorded fewer total crimes (118 vs 151).