Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME17 · Kent
6
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
ME16 · Kent
284
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 6 vs 284 incidents in March 2026.
Maidstone recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in March 2026 — 284 incidents compared to 6, a 47.3x difference. Leeds is below the national average while Maidstone is above, making Leeds the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Maidstone — 6 vs 284 incidents. That is 98% 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 (127 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.