Leek Rural vs Newcastle South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Leek Rural vs Newcastle South 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 Leek Rural safer than Newcastle South?
Leek Rural has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 373 crimes in the last 12 months. Newcastle South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 733 crimes. Leek Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Leek Rural vs Newcastle South?
Leek Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newcastle South shows +22.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Leek Rural and Newcastle South?
In Leek Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Newcastle South, it is Violent Crime (354 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leek Rural and Newcastle South?
Leek Rural recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newcastle South recorded 124. 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 Leek Rural vs Newcastle South?
Violent crime in Leek Rural totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 354 in Newcastle South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Leek Rural and Newcastle South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leek Rural recorded 348 crimes (now 373, a change of +7.2%). Newcastle South recorded 599 crimes previously (now 733, +22.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leek Rural and Newcastle South?
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. Leek Rural has a resolution rate of 29% and Newcastle South has 22.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Leek Rural and Newcastle South?
Leek Rural falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Newcastle South 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 Leek Rural and Newcastle South?
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 Leek Rural or Newcastle South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Leek Rural and Newcastle South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.