Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ME17 · Kent
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
ME10 · Kent
371
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 7 vs 371 incidents in April 2026.
Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 371 incidents compared to 7, a 53.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Other theft (1), while Sittingbourne has more Violence & sexual offences (120) and Shoplifting (56). Leeds is below the national average while Sittingbourne is above, making Leeds the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 7 vs 371 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Sittingbourne had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 371).