Leek Town vs Wombourne

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Leek Town Staffordshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Wombourne Staffordshire Police

      Leek Town vs Wombourne Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Leek Town
      Staffordshire Police
      1,835 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Wombourne
      Staffordshire Police
      936 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.9% trend
      26.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leek Town
      B Wombourne
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,835
      936
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,906
      974
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓3.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leek Town
      B Wombourne
      Violent Crime
      772 ↓11%
      376 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↑49%
      129 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      95 ↓17%
      58 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓27%
      74 ↓38%
      Burglary
      54 ↑29%
      52 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↓17%
      66 ↑8%
      Drugs
      43 ↑79%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      158 ↑7%
      54 ↓13%
      Robbery
      15 ↑275%
      21 ↑320%
      Shoplifting
      174 ↓34%
      38 ↓37%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑50%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wombourne is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Leek Town safer than Wombourne?

      Leek Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,835 crimes in the last 12 months. Wombourne has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 936 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leek Town vs Wombourne?

      Leek Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wombourne shows -3.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Leek Town and Wombourne?

      In Leek Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (772 incidents). In Wombourne, it is Violent Crime (376 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Leek Town and Wombourne?

      Leek Town recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wombourne recorded 129. 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 Town vs Wombourne?

      Violent crime in Leek Town totalled 772 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 376 in Wombourne. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leek Town and Wombourne in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Leek Town recorded 1,906 crimes (now 1,835, a change of -3.7%). Wombourne recorded 974 crimes previously (now 936, -3.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Leek Town and Wombourne?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Wombourne has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leek Town and Wombourne?

      Leek Town falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Wombourne 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 Town and Wombourne?

      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 Town or Wombourne on a crime map?

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

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