Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME17 · Kent
6
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME15 · Kent
181
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 6 vs 181 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in March 2026 — 181 incidents compared to 6, a 30.2x difference. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 6 vs 181 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
In March 2026, Leeds's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) while Maidstone's was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.