Leek Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Leek, the crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 in September 2025 translates to a 1-in-111 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that frames everyday risk in tangible terms. This rate, which is 21.6% above the UK average of 7.4, highlights the area’s distinct position as a built-up town within a rural landscape, where the convergence of community life and seasonal shifts may influence crime patterns. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47% of all reported incidents—a rate of 4.2 per 1,000, 63% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.1%, with public order offences and criminal damage also contributing significantly to the overall profile. These trends align with the seasonal context of September, a time marked by the return to school and university, which may amplify tensions in public spaces and increase interactions that lead to anti-social or violent incidents. The lower-than-UK-average rates for property crimes, such as burglary and other theft, suggest that local security measures or the town’s character as a smaller, more closely-knit community may contribute to reduced opportunities for such offences. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, coupled with the increase in drug-related incidents, indicates areas where targeted interventions may be necessary. As the nights draw in and the academic year begins, the interplay between these factors will likely shape the town’s crime profile in the months ahead.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 150% compared to the previous month, raising concerns about potential links to seasonal events such as university freshers’ week. Concurrently, drug-related incidents and other unspecified crimes also rose by 100%, suggesting shifts in local activity patterns. In contrast, other theft, robbery, and burglary all declined, with other theft dropping by 77.8%—a stark reduction that may reflect improved security measures or reduced opportunities. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, remained 63% above the UK average at 4.2 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent challenge for local authorities. These figures, while alarming in some areas, reveal a combination of rising and falling crime types that may be influenced by both local initiatives and broader seasonal dynamics.

In September 2025, Leek’s crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents remained stable compared to the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a 1.9% increase that is not statistically significant. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 6 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a localised rhythm of incidents rather than a sudden spike. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a monthly exposure that provides context for residents to assess risk in relation to their population size. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, is shaped by the town’s character as a built-up area within a rural district, where community interactions and seasonal transitions may influence crime patterns. The stability in the overall rate suggests that local factors, such as the start of the academic year, have not yet had a pronounced impact on crime trends.