Leek Rural vs South Lichfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Leek Rural Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      19/100
      South Lichfield Staffordshire Police

      Leek Rural vs South Lichfield Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Leek Rural
      Staffordshire Police
      373 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.2% trend
      29% resolved
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      VS
      B
      19/100
      High Crime
      South Lichfield
      Staffordshire Police
      685 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.5% trend
      24.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leek Rural
      B South Lichfield
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      19/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      373
      685
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      348
      578
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.2%
      ↑18.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      24.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leek Rural
      B South Lichfield
      Violent Crime
      139 ↓9%
      246 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↓17%
      107 ↑53%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑27%
      36 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑75%
      69 ↑11%
      Burglary
      16 ↑33%
      42 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↑70%
      39 ↑18%
      Drugs
      12 ↑100%
      18 ↑125%
      Public Order
      39 ↑15%
      62 ↑63%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑0%
      35 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      15 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Leek Rural is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leek Rural safer than South Lichfield?

      Leek Rural has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 373 crimes in the last 12 months. South Lichfield has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 685 crimes. Leek Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leek Rural vs South Lichfield?

      Leek Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Lichfield shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Leek Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In South Lichfield, it is Violent Crime (246 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Leek Rural recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Lichfield recorded 107. 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 South Lichfield?

      Violent crime in Leek Rural totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 246 in South Lichfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leek Rural and South Lichfield 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%). South Lichfield recorded 578 crimes previously (now 685, +18.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leek Rural and South Lichfield?

      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 South Lichfield has 24.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leek Rural and South Lichfield?

      Leek Rural falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. South Lichfield 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 South Lichfield?

      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 South Lichfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.