Leek vs Upper Arley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Leek

ST13 · Staffordshire

118

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Upper Arley

DY12 · Worcestershire

25

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Shoplifting3
  • Anti-social behaviour2

Upper Arley has less crime — 25 vs 118 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Leek recorded substantially more crime than Upper Arley in March 2026 — 118 incidents compared to 25, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leek sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Upper Arley has more Shoplifting (3). 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 Upper Arley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Upper Arley recorded fewer crimes than Leek — 25 vs 118 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Upper Arley is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Leek and Upper Arley?

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Leek saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Upper Arley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Upper Arley recorded fewer total crimes (25 vs 118).

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