Crime Rates at Westbourne Close, Leek, ST13 8EN

Westbourne Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Cheddleton , and the 70th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Staffordshire Moorlands .

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 Westbourne Close (ST13 8EN) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 32.5% lower than the Cheddleton average (32.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 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 Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westbourne Close (ST13 8EN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thomas Street, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Southlands Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.