Faversham vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Faversham

ME13 · Kent

79

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Shoplifting13
  • Criminal damage & arson9

Leeds

ME17 · Kent

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Leeds has less crime — 7 vs 79 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Faversham recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 79 incidents compared to 7, a 11.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Faversham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (33) and Shoplifting (13), while Leeds has more Anti-social behaviour (3) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Faversham or Leeds safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Faversham — 7 vs 79 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Faversham and Leeds?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Faversham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Leeds had more Anti-social behaviour and Other crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 79).

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