Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS23 · Leeds
17
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
LS16 · Leeds
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Boston Spa has less crime — 17 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Boston Spa in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 17, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Boston Spa sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (17) and Public order (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Boston Spa recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 17 vs 150 incidents. That is 89% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Boston Spa recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 150).