Leeds vs Leeds — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Leeds

LS1 · Leeds

1,533

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences387
  • Shoplifting273
  • Anti-social behaviour148

Leeds

LS18 · Leeds

162

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting15

Leeds has less crime — 162 vs 1,533 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 1,533 incidents compared to 162, a 9.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Leeds records significantly more (387 vs 57 incidents). 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 Leeds safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 162 vs 1,533 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Leeds recorded 387 incidents of this type vs 57 in Leeds. Overall, Leeds had fewer total crimes (162 vs 1,533).

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