Crime Rate in Leek South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leek South

The total recorded crimes in Leek South, Staffordshire Moorlands, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leek South crime rate of 2.93 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 South, encompassing approximately 12,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Leek South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chorley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Picton Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Leek South?

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

  • Relative to Staffordshire Moorlands:

    • In 2024, Leek South reported a higher crime volume than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 520 crimes compared to 273. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leek South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 26 other cities.

    • In 2023, Leek South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Staffordshire Moorlands average, with 490 crimes compared to 242. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leek South witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 26 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leek South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Leek South has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.93 ranking 7th out of 26 in the Staffordshire Moorlands, UK

In 2024, the total Leek South crimes were 520. The crime rate of Leek South in 2024 was 42.37 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leek South were around 490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.93 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Staffordshire Moorlands.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)CrimesRank (Staffordshire Moorlands)
Biddulph East52 3614 3568 1
Leek North59 2683 1473 4
Caverswall66 1492 6384 7
Leek East44 4642 2524 2
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 202511
December 20242
November 202418
October 202419
September 202422
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 202415
April 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202418
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 202520
December 202419
November 202414
October 202419
September 202412
August 202415
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411
April 202410

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Leek South in March 2025

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

1. Chorley Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Picton Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Alsop Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Salisbury Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. James Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thornhill Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wallhill Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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