Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS24 · North Yorkshire
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS28 · Leeds
278
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Grimston has less crime — 2 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Grimston in March 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 2, a 139.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grimston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Leeds has more Violence & sexual offences (96) and Shoplifting (57). Grimston is below the national average while Leeds is above, making Grimston the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Grimston recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 2 vs 278 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Grimston is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Grimston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Grimston recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 278).