Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS12 · Leeds
472
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS18 · Leeds
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Leeds has less crime — 162 vs 472 incidents in April 2026.
Leeds recorded substantially more crime than Leeds in April 2026 — 472 incidents compared to 162, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Leeds sees higher rates of Public order (35), while Leeds has more Shoplifting (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Leeds — 162 vs 472 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Leeds is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Leeds saw higher rates of Public order while Leeds had more Shoplifting. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 472).