Crime Rates at Westbourne Close, Leek, ST13 8EN

Westbourne Close area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Cheddleton , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 313 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 34.0% lower than the Cheddleton average (33.7 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 , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.4% 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 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.