Congleton West and Town Centre vs Leek Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Congleton West and Town Centre Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Leek Rural Staffordshire Police

      Congleton West and Town Centre vs Leek Rural Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Congleton West and Town Centre
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,363 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.4% trend
      23.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Leek Rural
      Staffordshire Police
      257 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Leek Rural
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,363
      257
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,357
      375
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.4%
      ↓31.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton West and Town Centre
      B Leek Rural
      Violent Crime
      638 ↑7%
      99 ↓37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓26%
      41 ↓41%
      Other Theft
      58 ↓31%
      11 ↓39%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↓9%
      12 ↓25%
      Burglary
      57 ↑10%
      10 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑45%
      29 ↑12%
      Drugs
      46 ↓2%
      11 ↑57%
      Public Order
      162 ↓1%
      25 ↓40%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      92 ↓16%
      7 ↓36%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑82%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑52%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leek Rural is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton West and Town Centre safer than Leek Rural?

      Congleton West and Town Centre has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,363 crimes in the last 12 months. Leek Rural has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 257 crimes. Leek Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton West and Town Centre vs Leek Rural?

      Congleton West and Town Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leek Rural shows -31.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural?

      In Congleton West and Town Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (638 incidents). In Leek Rural, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural?

      Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 107 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leek Rural recorded 41. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Congleton West and Town Centre vs Leek Rural?

      Violent crime in Congleton West and Town Centre totalled 638 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Leek Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton West and Town Centre recorded 1,357 crimes (now 1,363, a change of +0.4%). Leek Rural recorded 375 crimes previously (now 257, -31.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Congleton West and Town Centre has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Leek Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural?

      Congleton West and Town Centre falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leek Rural is covered by Staffordshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Congleton West and Town Centre or Leek Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton West and Town Centre and Leek Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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