Harewood vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harewood

LS17 · Leeds

59

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences27
  • Anti-social behaviour8
  • Public order7

Leeds

LS12 · Leeds

472

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences206
  • Anti-social behaviour40
  • Public order35

Harewood has less crime — 59 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Harewood in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 59, a 8.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leeds records significantly more (206 vs 27 incidents). Harewood is below the national average while Leeds is above, making Harewood the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harewood or Leeds safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 59 vs 472 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Harewood is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Harewood recorded 27 incidents of this type vs 206 in Leeds. Overall, Harewood had fewer total crimes (59 vs 472).

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