Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS23 · Leeds
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LS1 · Leeds
1,533
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Boston Spa has less crime — 17 vs 1,533 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Boston Spa in April 2026 — 1,533 incidents compared to 17, a 90.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Boston Spa sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (273). Boston Spa is below the national average while Leeds is above, making Boston Spa the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Boston Spa recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 17 vs 1,533 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Boston Spa is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Boston Spa saw higher rates of Other theft while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Boston Spa recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 1,533).