Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS29 · Bradford
21
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
LS15 · Leeds
273
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Ilkley has less crime — 21 vs 273 incidents in March 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Ilkley in March 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 21, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ilkley sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Leeds has more Criminal damage & arson (30). 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 273 incidents. That is 92% 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 Shoplifting while Leeds had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ilkley recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 273).