Leek Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.5% of all crimes in Leek during June 2025, a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime over property crime marks a distinct pattern compared to many areas, where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. The overall crime rate for Leek was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, 3.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This slight advantage over the national figure contrasts with the elevated levels of specific violent offences. June, as the start of the summer season, may have influenced local dynamics—longer daylight hours and the early phase of tourist activity could have impacted crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour followed violence as the second most common category, contributing 20.1% of all crimes, while public order offences remained lower than the UK average. The low rates of shoplifting and burglary—both 41% and 64% below the UK average, respectively—suggest that Leek’s built-up area within the Staffordshire Moorlands may have fewer commercial hubs or high-traffic zones compared to more densely populated urban centres. These figures illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more prominent than theft or property damage, a trend that may reflect local demographics or geographic characteristics.

June 2025 saw a 75% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 4 to 7 incidents, and a 50% rise in possession of weapons, moving from 2 to 3 cases. These spikes contrast with a 44.4% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 18 to 10, and a 37.5% decrease in other theft, declining from 8 to 5. The shift in crime mix indicates a growing emphasis on drug-related and weapon-related incidents, which were 48% and 150% above the UK average, respectively. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 26.1%, from 23 to 29 cases, a trend that may reflect the social dynamics of a mid-sized town during the summer months. Meanwhile, public order offences remained 15% below the UK average, and burglary and vehicle crime were 64% and 73% below the national rates, respectively. For residents, the 75% jump in drug-related crimes offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local safety priorities. The UK average for violence and sexual offences was 2.9 per 1,000, yet Leek’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000 highlights a marked disparity in this category, suggesting targeted efforts may be warranted to address underlying causes.

Leek’s crime rate in June 2025 (7.8 per 1,000) represented a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall crime. This monthly decline aligns with the broader seasonal context, as June marks the beginning of the summer period, when crime rates in some areas tend to fluctuate due to changes in social activity and tourism. On a daily basis, Leek recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while seemingly low, translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 128 residents. This ratio provides a tangible measure of how frequently local residents may encounter crime, though this is an aggregate figure and does not reflect daily variations. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Leek’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, particularly in violent and drug-related categories, which were significantly above the national benchmarks. These differences may reflect local characteristics such as the built-up area’s size, community dynamics, or specific enforcement strategies. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the elevated levels of certain crime types underscore the need for targeted analysis to address disparities in specific categories.