Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Leek Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Leek Rural Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abbey Hulton & Townsend safer than Leek Rural?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,024 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Leek Rural?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend shows a year-on-year crime trend of +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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Leek Rural?
In Abbey Hulton & Townsend, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (890 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Leek Rural?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend recorded 321 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend vs Leek Rural?
Violent crime in Abbey Hulton & Townsend totalled 890 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Leek Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Abbey Hulton & Townsend recorded 1,947 crimes (now 2,024, a change of +4%). Leek Rural recorded 375 crimes previously (now 257, -31.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Abbey Hulton & Townsend 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. Abbey Hulton & Townsend has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Leek Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Leek Rural?
Abbey Hulton & Townsend falls within the Staffordshire Police 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend 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 Abbey Hulton & Townsend or Leek Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Abbey Hulton & Townsend and Leek Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.