Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leek Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Burbage , and the 8th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leek Road (SK17 6UD) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the Burbage average (55.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 33.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leek Road (SK17 6UD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Duke Street, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Burbage Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Burbage| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Duke Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duke Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishops Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bishops Lane | Under investigation |
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