Staffordshire Police

Is Leek Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Leek Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 632 crimes
65 / 100 Safe

Safety Score !

632 Crimes (last 24 months)
33.4% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↓31.5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 632 total crimes recorded in Leek Rural

Violent Crime
256 40.5%
Anti-Social Behaviour
111 17.6%
Public Order
67 10.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
55 8.7%
Other Theft
29 4.6%
Vehicle Crime
28 4.4%
Burglary
23 3.6%
Drugs
18 2.8%
Shoplifting
18 2.8%
Other Crime
17 2.7%
Possession of Weapons
7 1.1%
Robbery
2 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Leek Rural — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leek Rural safe?

Leek Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 65/100, rated Safe. A total of 257 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 31.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Leek Rural is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

How many crimes were recorded in Leek Rural in the last 12 months?

257 crimes were recorded in Leek Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 31.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (375 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 256 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Leek Rural?

The most common crime in Leek Rural is Violent Crime, with 256 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 99.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Leek Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Leek Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 31.5% — from 375 crimes in the previous 12 months to 257 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Leek Rural?

Leek Rural has a safety score of 65 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Leek Rural compare to the Staffordshire Police average?

Leek Rural has a safety score of 65/100, while the Staffordshire Police force area average is 24/100. Leek Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Leek Rural?

33.4% of crimes recorded in Leek Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Staffordshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Leek Rural?

256 violent crimes were recorded in Leek Rural in the last 12 months — representing 99.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 111 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Leek Rural last updated?

The crime data for Leek Rural was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Leek Rural with other areas?

You can compare Leek Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.