Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS1 · Leeds
1,533
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS10 · Leeds
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 295 vs 1,533 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 1,533 incidents compared to 295, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Shoplifting (273), while Leeds has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 295 vs 1,533 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 1,533).