Hednesford vs Leek Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Hednesford Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Leek Rural Staffordshire Police

      Hednesford vs Leek Rural Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Hednesford
      Staffordshire Police
      1,014 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.1% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Leek Rural
      Staffordshire Police
      373 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hednesford
      B Leek Rural
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,014
      373
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      866
      348
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.1%
      ↑7.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      29%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hednesford
      B Leek Rural
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑26%
      139 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↑33%
      59 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑0%
      19 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑5%
      21 ↑75%
      Burglary
      23 ↑5%
      16 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      63 ↑17%
      39 ↑70%
      Drugs
      49 ↑113%
      12 ↑100%
      Public Order
      63 ↓36%
      39 ↑15%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑6%
      10 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓8%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      26 ↑30%
      12 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leek Rural is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hednesford safer than Leek Rural?

      Hednesford has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,014 crimes in the last 12 months. Leek Rural has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 373 crimes. Leek Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hednesford vs Leek Rural?

      Hednesford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leek Rural shows +7.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hednesford and Leek Rural?

      In Hednesford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Leek Rural, it is Violent Crime (139 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hednesford and Leek Rural?

      Hednesford recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leek Rural recorded 59. 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 Hednesford vs Leek Rural?

      Violent crime in Hednesford totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 139 in Leek Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hednesford and Leek Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hednesford recorded 866 crimes (now 1,014, a change of +17.1%). Leek Rural recorded 348 crimes previously (now 373, +7.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hednesford 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. Hednesford has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Leek Rural has 29%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hednesford and Leek Rural?

      Hednesford 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 Hednesford 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 Hednesford or Leek Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hednesford 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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