Leeds vs Sittingbourne — 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

Sittingbourne

ME12 · Kent

82

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Criminal damage & arson11

Leeds has less crime — 7 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Sittingbourne recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 7, a 11.7x 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 (38) and Criminal damage & arson (11). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Leeds or Sittingbourne safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Sittingbourne — 7 vs 82 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Leeds is also below the national average for crime.

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

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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 82).

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