Harewood vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Harewood

LS17 · Leeds

70

crimes in March 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences23
  • Burglary9
  • Anti-social behaviour8

Leeds

LS28 · Leeds

278

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Shoplifting57
  • Other theft26

Harewood has less crime — 70 vs 278 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Harewood in March 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 70, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Harewood sees higher rates of Burglary (9) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (57) and Other theft (26). 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 March 2026 Police data, Harewood recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 70 vs 278 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Harewood is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Harewood saw higher rates of Burglary and Anti-social behaviour while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Harewood recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 278).

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