Crime Rate in Leek West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leek West

The total recorded crimes in Leek West, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leek West crime rate of 2.71 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 West, encompassing approximately 4,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Leek West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Heath Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barracks Way with total crimes: 2
  • Lansdowne Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Leek West?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Leek West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 197 crimes compared to 273.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leek West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Leek West had fewer crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 215 crimes compared to 242. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Leek West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Staffordshire Moorlands, Leek West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Leek West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leek West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.71 ranking 17th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Leek West crimes were 197. The crime rate of Leek West in 2024 was 41.04 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leek West were around 215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.79 (year) or 3.73 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leek West)CrimesRank (Leek West)CrimesRank (Leek West)
Biddulph East42 4614 3568 1
Leek North53 1683 1473 4
Leek East51 3642 2524 2
Leek South51 2520 4490 3
Biddulph West34 7508 5431 5
Caverswall36 5492 6384 7
Cheadle West33 8396 7403 6
Forsbrook34 6299 9334 8
Dane30 9363 8249 10
Cheadle South East23 11272 10256 9
Hamps Valley30 10210 14222 12
Cheadle North East17 14230 12228 11
Checkley22 12261 11199 14
Cellarhead20 13216 13118 22
Cheddleton9 20152 19190 15
Brown Edge and Endon15 15199 15169 16
Biddulph North15 16168 17150 18
Biddulph South5 24127 21156 17
HortonNA NA153 18150 19
Werrington12 18108 2399 24
Alton10 19138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley6 22106 24130 21
Churnet8 21119 22100 23
Biddulph Moor5 2352 2669 25
Ipstones3 2588 2549 26
Manifold2 2648 2744 27

Leek West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20249
September 20242
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Leek West in May 2025

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

1. Westwood Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Barracks Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lansdowne Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kiln Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Nab Hill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Albert Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Edgehill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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