Crime Rate in Leek North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leek North

The total recorded crimes in Leek North, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leek North crime rate of 3.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Leek North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Haig Road with total crimes: 3
  • Prince Street with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

    • 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 areas in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

  • 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 July 2025 the Leek North has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leek North)CrimesRank (Leek North)CrimesRank (Leek North)
Biddulph East53 4614 3568 1
Leek South72 1520 4490 3
Leek East61 2642 2524 2
Caverswall54 3492 6384 7
Biddulph West38 7508 5431 5
Cheadle West33 9396 7403 6
Dane39 6363 8249 10
Forsbrook35 8299 9334 8
Cheadle South East32 10272 10256 9
Cheadle North East24 12230 12228 11
Checkley17 17261 11199 14
Cellarhead24 11216 13118 22
Hamps Valley12 22210 14222 12
Leek West16 19197 16215 13
Brown Edge and Endon23 13199 15169 16
Biddulph North19 14168 17150 18
Cheddleton19 15152 19190 15
Werrington17 16108 2399 24
Biddulph South15 20127 21156 17
Horton6 24153 18150 19
Churnet17 18119 22100 23
Alton15 21138 20133 20
Bagnall and Stanley9 23106 24130 21
Biddulph Moor6 2552 2669 25
Ipstones4 2788 2549 26
Manifold5 2648 2744 27

Leek North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202512
May 202510
April 202512
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202521
May 202525
April 202518
March 202531
February 202517
January 202514
December 202428
November 202426
October 202420
September 202436
August 202429

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

High Crime Locations Leek North in July 2025

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

1. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Haig Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Prince Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Provost Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Argles Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Westminster Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clerk Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hamil Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
10. Badnall Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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