Crime Rate in Leek North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leek North

The total recorded crimes in Leek North, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leek North crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Leek North, encompassing approximately 10,819 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Leek North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brough Close with total crimes: 5
  • Horsecroft Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Stockwell Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Leek North?

To understand the safety of Leek North, we need to analyze Leek North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Leek North reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 683 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leek North witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leek North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 473 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leek North witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Leek North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leek North has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 2th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Leek North crimes were 683. The crime rate of Leek North in 2024 was 63.12 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leek North were around 473 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.72 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Biddulph East52 3614 3568 1
Caverswall66 1492 6384 7
Leek East44 4642 2524 2
Leek South36 7520 4490 3
Biddulph West37 6508 5431 5
Forsbrook39 5299 9334 8
Cheadle West34 8396 7403 6
Dane15 16363 8249 10
Cheadle South East15 17272 10256 9
Hamps Valley27 9210 14222 12
Cheadle North East25 10230 12228 11
Checkley23 12261 11199 14
Cellarhead23 11216 13118 22
Leek West7 24197 16215 13
Biddulph North20 13168 17150 18
Brown Edge and Endon19 14199 15169 16
Cheddleton11 18152 19190 15
Werrington18 15108 2399 24
Biddulph South10 19127 21156 17
Horton9 21153 18150 19
Alton7 23138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley10 20106 24130 21
Churnet8 22119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor6 2652 2669 25
Ipstones2 2788 2549 26
Manifold7 2548 2744 27

Leek North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202517
January 202514
December 202428
November 202426
October 202420
September 202436
August 202429
July 202420
June 202436
May 202441
April 202435

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 20247
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Leek North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Leek North postcode area is presented below.

1. Brough Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Horsecroft Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Stockwell Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hencroft (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Beresford Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. The Doves (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Horsecroft Crescent (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Argles Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Furmston Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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