Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS10 · Leeds
295
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS5 · Leeds
321
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 295 vs 321 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 295 and 321 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (39) and Criminal damage & arson (30), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (42) and Vehicle crime (34). 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 321 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Leeds had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (295 vs 321).