Leek Town vs Adswood and Bridgehall

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
      90/100
      Adswood and Bridgehall Greater Manchester Police

      Leek Town vs Adswood and Bridgehall 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
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Adswood and Bridgehall
      Greater Manchester Police
      4 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Leek Town
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,835
      4
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,906
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Leek Town
      B Adswood and Bridgehall
      Violent Crime
      772 ↓11%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      310 ↑49%
      0
      Other Theft
      95 ↓17%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓27%
      0
      Burglary
      54 ↑29%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      129 ↓17%
      0
      Drugs
      43 ↑79%
      0
      Public Order
      158 ↑7%
      0
      Robbery
      15 ↑275%
      0
      Shoplifting
      174 ↓34%
      0
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑200%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Adswood and Bridgehall is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 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 Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Leek Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,835 crimes in the last 12 months. Adswood and Bridgehall has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 4 crimes. Adswood and Bridgehall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Leek Town vs Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Leek Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Adswood and Bridgehall shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Leek Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (772 incidents). In Adswood and Bridgehall, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Leek Town recorded 310 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0. 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 Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Violent crime in Leek Town totalled 772 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Adswood and Bridgehall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Leek Town and Adswood and Bridgehall 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%). Adswood and Bridgehall recorded 0 crimes previously (now 4, 0%).

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

      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 Adswood and Bridgehall has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Leek Town and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      Leek Town falls within the Staffordshire Police boundary. Adswood and Bridgehall is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Leek Town and Adswood and Bridgehall?

      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 Adswood and Bridgehall on a crime map?

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

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