Leeds vs Rochester — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leeds

ME17 · Kent

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour3
  • Other crime1
  • Other theft1

Rochester

ME5 · Medway

148

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences66
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Other crime11

Leeds has less crime — 7 vs 148 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Rochester recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 7, a 21.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Rochester has more Violence & sexual offences (66). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Rochester safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Rochester — 7 vs 148 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Other theft while Rochester had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 148).

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