Crime Rate in Leek East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leek East

The total recorded crimes in Leek East, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leek East 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 East, encompassing approximately 9,350 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Leek East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sheep Market with total crimes: 4
  • Haywood Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Leek East?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Leek East reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 642 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leek East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • In 2023, Leek East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 524 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leek East witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 26 other areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leek East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leek East has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 3th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Leek East crimes were 642. The crime rate of Leek East in 2024 was 68.66 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leek East were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.04 (year) or 4.67 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leek East)CrimesRank (Leek East)CrimesRank (Leek East)
Biddulph East42 4614 3568 1
Leek North53 1683 1473 4
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
Leek West13 17197 16215 13
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 31 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 (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202521
February 202513
January 202519
December 202437
November 202428
October 202423
September 202419
August 202419
July 202431
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20255
February 202513
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 202413
September 202413
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20259
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
July 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Leek East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Sheep Market (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Haywood Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Osborne Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. London Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Deansgate (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stanley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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