Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS29 · Bradford
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS1 · Leeds
1,549
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ilkley has less crime — 21 vs 1,549 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Ilkley in March 2026 — 1,549 incidents compared to 21, a 73.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkley sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Leeds has more Other theft (138). Ilkley is below the national average while Leeds is above, making Ilkley the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Ilkley recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 21 vs 1,549 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Ilkley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Ilkley saw higher rates of Burglary while Leeds had more Other theft. Overall, Ilkley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 1,549).