Burslem Central vs Leek Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Burslem Central vs Leek Rural Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burslem Central safer than Leek Rural?
Burslem Central has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,540 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 Burslem Central vs Leek Rural?
Burslem Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +71.2% — 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 Burslem Central and Leek Rural?
In Burslem Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (895 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 Burslem Central and Leek Rural?
Burslem Central recorded 460 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 Burslem Central vs Leek Rural?
Violent crime in Burslem Central totalled 895 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 Burslem Central and Leek Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burslem Central recorded 1,484 crimes (now 2,540, a change of +71.2%). Leek Rural recorded 375 crimes previously (now 257, -31.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burslem Central 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. Burslem Central has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Leek Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Burslem Central and Leek Rural?
Burslem Central 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 Burslem Central 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 Burslem Central or Leek Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burslem Central and Leek Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.