Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS24 · North Yorkshire
2
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS21 · Leeds
73
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Grimston has less crime — 2 vs 73 incidents in March 2026.
Otley recorded substantially more crime than Grimston in March 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 2, a 36.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Grimston sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1), while Otley has more Violence & sexual offences (19) and Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Grimston recorded fewer crimes than Otley — 2 vs 73 incidents. That is 97% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Otley had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Grimston recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 73).